Batheaston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Batheaston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Batheaston
Batheaston is a village and civil parish located just 2 miles east of Bath, situated on the north bank of the River Avon. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 2,735 residents. The northern part of the parish, known as Northend, is accessible via the road to St Catherine, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,777 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
Website: http://www.batheaston.org/
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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 007A
Crime Statistics
17 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- burglary: 3
- other-theft: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Batheaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Batheaston.
- 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 Batheaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Batheaston.
- - 25 Barnfield Way, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PW
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch & renovation works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 24 West View Road, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PN
Replacement side extension, replacement rear deck
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/01530/FUL - 24 West View Road, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PN
Replacement side extension, replacement rear deck
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 5 Westwoods, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7QE
Discharge of condition 4 (Materials) of application 20/03532/FUL (Erect 1 no. 3 bed detached house)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Kimberley , 20 Morris Lane, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PP
Non-Material Amendment to application 22/04935/FUL (Replacement of garage and associated works, installation of Juliette balconies to rear elevation and alterations to roof of front addition including
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Little Court, Bannerdown Road, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7NE
Row of Yew G1 - reduce height to maintain as a hedge by removal of up to 3m and cut back growth overhanging neighbours property. Yew T1 - crown lift over building to give a clearance of 3m to stop dam
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Little Court, Bannerdown Road, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7NE
Row of Yew G1 - reduce height to maintain as a hedge by removal of up to 3m and cut back growth overhanging neighbours property. Yew T1 - crown lift over building to give a clearance of 3m to stop dam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 15 Eden Park Drive, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7JH
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.90 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 3.15 metres and 3) have eaves that a
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Hillside , Bannerdown Road, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7NE
Combining/extending existing rear dormer windows (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Batheaston in Somerset
Batheaston is a village and civil parish located just 2 miles east of Bath, situated on the north bank of the River Avon. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 2,735 residents. The northern part of the parish, known as Northend, is accessible via the road to St Catherine, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Batheaston show an average sale price of £418,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 17 crimes reported in the Batheaston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Batheaston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bathampton, Bath, Bathford, 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 Batheaston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brown's Folly SSSI, Hampton Rocks Cutting SSSI; 3 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, Batheaston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.batheaston.org/. 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 Batheaston
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Batheaston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Batheaston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Batheaston were tree works (17), listed building and heritage (7), full planning applications (5). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
Nearby Towns
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