How long do planning decisions take near Bath?

The average planning decision time near Bath is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bath?

The planning approval rate near Bath is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bath?

The most common type of planning application near Bath is listed building consent applications, with 353 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bath?

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Bath, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bath, Somerset.

Somerset · England · City

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About Bath

Bath, a historic city in Somerset, England, is renowned for its Roman-built baths and stunning architecture. With a population of 94,080 as of the 2021 census, it lies in the picturesque valley of the River Avon, approximately 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and part of the "Great Spa Towns of Europe" since 2021, Bath is the largest city in Somerset, making it a focal point for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

Population: 94,092 (2021) · Area: 29.0 km² · Elevation: 132m

District: Bath and North East Somerset

Website: http://www.mayorofbath.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £418,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 011C

Crime Statistics

667 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 181
violent-crime: 175
anti-social-behaviour: 89
public-order: 66
other-theft: 40
vehicle-crime: 31
criminal-damage-arson: 23
burglary: 18
robbery: 17
drugs: 10
bicycle-theft: 8
other-crime: 5
possession-of-weapons: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bath.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

487 planning applications found near Bath.

26/01643/REG13 - 1 Burton Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BN
Internal and external works to include redecoration and repair works, and updating of Fire precautions
Status: Undecided | Type: Regulation 13 Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-08
26/01331/AR - Plymouth House, Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Display of new non-illuminated signage for the police station, to be sited on the corner above the public Enquiry Office on the north and west elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30
26/01647/COND - Plymouth House, Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of conditions 6 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke trigger)) and 7 (Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04079/FUL (Change of use from office
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-29
- Plymouth House, Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 6 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke trigger)) and 7 (Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04079/FUL (Change of use from office
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-29
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26/01636/LBA - Alpine Cottage , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QS
External alterations including window replacements, roof repairs and addition of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- Hayesfield Girls School, Upper Oldfield Park, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3LA
Sycamore - reduce right hand aspect of canopy by up to 2.5 meters to allow light into garden/lower floors of property, raise lower branches as indicated on submitted plan, prune back overhang on all w
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Alpine Cottage , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QS
External alterations including window replacements, roof repairs and addition of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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26/01634/TCA - Hayesfield Girls School, Upper Oldfield Park, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3LA
Sycamore - reduce right hand aspect of canopy by up to 2.5 meters to allow light into garden/lower floors of property, raise lower branches as indicated on submitted plan, prune back overhang on all w
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
26/01615/TCA - 3 Highview , Upper Oldfield Park, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3JT
Bay - reduce in height by up to 2.5 meters. Beech hedge - reduce in height by up to 2 meters (just above previous pruning points). Beech stem at RHS of hedge - reduce by 3.5 meters to bring into commo
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
26/01635/FUL - Alpine Cottage , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QS
External alterations including window replacements, roof repairs and addition of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- Alpine Cottage , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QS
External alterations including window replacements, roof repairs and addition of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 3 Highview , Upper Oldfield Park, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3JT
Bay - reduce in height by up to 2.5 meters. Beech hedge - reduce in height by up to 2 meters (just above previous pruning points). Beech stem at RHS of hedge - reduce by 3.5 meters to bring into commo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 58 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3AR
1x dead Cherry - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Bird And Blend Tea Co, 5 Burton Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BN
Remove spray paint graffiti from the chimney stack.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/01594/TC5 - 58 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3AR
1x dead Cherry - fell.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Works in Con Area 5 days | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27
- 58 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3AR
1x Cherry Blossom - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/01572/LBA - Bluecoat House, Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1EY
Internal alterations for the repair works to internal timber platform within clock tower, comprising joist end repairs and splicing new timber joists to allow further investigation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23
- Bluecoat House, Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1EY
Internal alterations for the repair works to internal timber platform within clock tower, comprising joist end repairs and splicing new timber joists to allow further investigation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-23
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26/01533/CONDLB - Z Hotel, 7 Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1EY
Discharge of condition 4 (Stone Cleaning Sample (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04880/LBA (External works for Stone repair, general repair and paint removal).
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
26/01532/CONDLB - Z Hotel, 7 Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1EY
Discharge of condition 3 (Mortar Mix (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04880/LBA (External works for Stone repair, general repair and paint removal).
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21

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A brief summary of Bath in Somerset

Bath sits at an elevation of 132 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 29.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Bath show an average sale price of £418,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Bath area recorded 667 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bath. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bath includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mayorofbath.co.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Bath

In the last 24 months, 1,373 planning applications were submitted near Bath. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bath.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bath were listed building and heritage (353), discharge of conditions (321), full planning applications (191). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 37 large-scale (major) developments, 323 medium-scale applications, 973 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

33 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 27 were dismissed (16% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 799 applications
Refused: 32 applications
Withdrawn: 58 applications
Awaiting decision: 483 applications

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