Bathampton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bathampton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Bathampton
Bathampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles east of Bath, England, along the scenic south bank of the River Avon. With a population of 1,603, this charming community offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
Population: 1,699 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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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 013A
Crime Statistics
39 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- public-order: 6
- vehicle-crime: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- other-theft: 4
- shoplifting: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bathampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bathampton.
- 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 Bathampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bathampton.
- - The Lake House , Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6ST
Lime T1 - thin by 20% and crown clean, remove deadwood in the canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 51 Holcombe Close, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UP
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 152 Holcombe Vale, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UY
Erection of two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 7 Chapel Row, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6TB
Willow T3 - reduced height to 6m (1/2 removed off the top). Cherry T2 - reduced height to 9m (1/3rd removed off the top). Birch T1 - reduced height to 9m (1/3rd removed off the top).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Ashley House, Dark Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6SZ
Ash T1 - crown raise over footpath by 3m, removing overlong, possible hazardous limbs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Lake House , Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6ST
New dormer to two storey extension and associated changes to fenestration and rooflights permitted under planning permission 24/00446/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Little Orchard , 7B Devonshire Road, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UB
Minor external works for a garden room following removal of conservatory, side extension and two windows and a roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - York House , Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6SW
Internal installation of secondary double glazing to vertical sliding sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - The Old Post Office, High Street, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Change of use from 2No flats to 1No dwelling, and external window/door alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 15 Holcombe Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UL
Prior approval request for a single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 3.0 metres and 3) have eaves that a
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Bathampton in Somerset
Bathampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles east of Bath, England, along the scenic south bank of the River Avon. With a population of 1,603, this charming community offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,699 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Bathampton show an average sale price of £418,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bathampton area recorded 39 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.
Bathampton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bathampton, Bath, Batheaston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bathampton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI, Hampton Rocks Cutting SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Bathampton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Bathampton
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Bathampton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bathampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bathampton were tree works (16), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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