Bath, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bath, Somerset.
Somerset · England · City
Planning applications in Bath are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £484,461 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
518 planning applications found near Bath.
- 26/02497/FUL - Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2AA
Change of use from sui generis hot food takeaway to Class E cafe/restaurant (use class E(b)), and minor external changes, signage, paint colours and new swing sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/02498/LBA - Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2AA
Internal and external alterations to include associated internal and external works to enable change of use from sui generis hot food takeaway to Class E cafe/restaurant (use class E(b)), and minor ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Discharge of condition 12 (Construction Management Plan (Compliance and Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/00415/VAR (Removal of conditions 1 and 24 and variation of conditions 8,9,13,14,15,19,20,21
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/02592/COND - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Discharge of condition 12 (Construction Management Plan (Compliance and Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/00415/VAR (Removal of conditions 1 and 24 and variation of conditions 8,9,13,14,15,19,20,21
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/02547/AR - Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2AA
Works to repaint Fascia board burgundy, with beige hand painted flush lettering, new round swing sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Discharge of condition 7 (Scaffolding Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04552/VARLB (Variation of condition 22 (Plans List) of application 25/00416/VAR (Removal of conditions 1 and 4 and va
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/02560/CONDLB - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Discharge of condition 7 (Scaffolding Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/04552/VARLB (Variation of condition 22 (Plans List) of application 25/00416/VAR (Removal of conditions 1 and 4 and va
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 18 Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RJ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/03178/LBA (Internal and external alterations for conversion to mixed-use development, comprising commercial space on ground floor and 6 No. Bout
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2AA
Works to repaint Fascia board burgundy, with beige hand painted flush lettering, new round swing sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02557/VARLB - 18 Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RJ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/03178/LBA (Internal and external alterations for conversion to mixed-use development, comprising commercial space on ground floor and 6 No. Bout
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of LB Conditio | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/02490/COND - Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of condition 5 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 23/04754/FUL (Erection of a 152-bedroom hotel (Class C1) and associated works, to follow demo
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 5 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 23/04754/FUL (Erection of a 152-bedroom hotel (Class C1) and associated works, to follow demo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/02431/LBA - 3 - 4 Bath Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1SB
Internal works for Removal of modern internal fit-out elements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 3 - 4 Bath Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1SB
Internal works for Removal of modern internal fit-out elements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Sainsbury's, Green Park Station, Green Park Road, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2DR
London Plane T1 - crown lift to achieve a 3 meter clearance from ground level. Ash T2 - crown lift to achieve a 3 meter clearance from ground level. Silver Maple T3 - crown lift to achieve a 3 meter c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/02266/LBA - King Edward House, 29 Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2DL
Repair and consolidation of boundary wall between 28 and 29 Monmouth Street following collapse, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/02265/FUL - King Edward House, 29 Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2DL
Repair and consolidation of boundary wall between 28 and 29 Monmouth Street following collapse, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 18 Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RJ
Discharge of condition 6 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03178/LBA (Internal and external alterations for conversion to mixed-use development, comprising commercial space on grou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/02228/LBA - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Installation of External Lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 1 Parsonage Lane, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1ER
Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/02939/LBA (External alterations for replacement of existing timber door with new Hardwood door and frame).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-12
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A brief summary of Bath in Somerset
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. The City has a population of approximately 94,092 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
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 £484,461, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bath a particularly low-crime area.
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, 1,387 planning applications were submitted near Bath. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bath.
The average decision period of 72 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 (332), discharge of conditions (331), tree works (184). 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, 258 medium-scale applications, 948 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 681 applications
- Refused: 28 applications
- Withdrawn: 53 applications
- Awaiting decision: 623 applications
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