How long do planning decisions take near Bathwick?

The average planning decision time near Bathwick is 81 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 Bathwick?

The planning approval rate near Bathwick is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bathwick?

The most common type of planning application near Bathwick is listed building consent applications, with 341 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bathwick, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bathwick, Somerset.

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About Bathwick

Bathwick is a vibrant area and electoral ward in the city of Bath, located in the Bath and North East Somerset district of Somerset, England. Situated on the opposite bank of the River Avon from the historic city centre, Bathwick offers a unique blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022D

Crime Statistics

609 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 160
shoplifting: 135
anti-social-behaviour: 102
public-order: 61
other-theft: 35
vehicle-crime: 34
criminal-damage-arson: 24
burglary: 17
robbery: 15
drugs: 10
bicycle-theft: 8
possession-of-weapons: 3
other-crime: 3
theft-from-the-person: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bathwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bathwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

257 planning applications found near Bathwick.

25/04357/FUL - 12 Lower Camden Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5JJ
External alterations to replace existing glazing to the conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06
26/01637/LBA - Saracen's Head , 42 Broad Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LP
External alterations for the re-build of a stone parapet wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06
25/04705/LBA - 12 Lower Camden Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5JJ
External alterations to replace existing glazing to the conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06
26/01733/COND - 21 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PX
Discharge of condition 6 (Soft Landscape Plan (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03665/FUL (Rebuilding of existing garage to create garden room, works to front drive, erection of single storey ancil
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05
- 21 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PX
Discharge of condition 6 (Soft Landscape Plan (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03665/FUL (Rebuilding of existing garage to create garden room, works to front drive, erection of single storey ancil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
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26/01548/VARLB - Courtyard Flat, 1 Raby Place, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4EH
Variation of condition 6 (Plans List) of application 25/02831/LBA (Internal alterations for change the use from a maisonette and three flats to a single dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of LB Conditio | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01
26/01638/LBA - 19 The Paragon, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LX
Internal alterations to include replacement of part defective flagstones and areas of concrete to the sub-basement proposed bedrooms 2 and 3 and the installation of antique tumbled (aged) sealed limes
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- Atelier Nursery , Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6DX
Acer T1 - reduce crown all over by up to 4m. Beech - reduce height by up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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26/01619/TCA - Atelier Nursery , Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6DX
Acer T1 - reduce crown all over by up to 4m. Beech - reduce height by up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- 19 The Paragon, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LX
Internal alterations to include replacement of part defective flagstones and areas of concrete to the sub-basement proposed bedrooms 2 and 3 and the installation of antique tumbled (aged) sealed limes
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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26/01449/LBA - Rossiter Of Bath Ltd, 38 - 41 Broad Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LP
External alterations to reroof main flat roof, front roof slope, front parapet and replacement timber casement windows to the front dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- Saracen's Head , 42 Broad Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LP
External alterations for the re-build of a stone parapet wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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26/01623/TCA - 2 Walcot Terrace, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6AB
T4 Bay Laurus Nobilis - Remove declining / diseased tree. T5 Maple Acer - Light pruning and shaping >1.5m reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27
- 2 Walcot Terrace, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6AB
T4 Bay Laurus Nobilis - Remove declining / diseased tree. T5 Maple Acer - Light pruning and shaping >1.5m reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 10 Belgrave Place , Camden Road, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5JB
Erection of a rear dormer loft conversion and front roof windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/01599/FUL - 10 Belgrave Place , Camden Road, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5JB
Erection of a rear dormer loft conversion and front roof windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27
26/01578/TCA - Bath Ambulance Station, Bathwick Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6PU
T005, T006, T007 (Silver Birch), T008, T009 (Sycamore), G1, T443 - Sever and remove ivy and epicormic shoots from base of trees, and clear access along the outside of the fence and to all mature trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-24
- Bath Ambulance Station, Bathwick Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6PU
T005, T006, T007 (Silver Birch), T008, T009 (Sycamore), G1, T443 - Sever and remove ivy and epicormic shoots from base of trees, and clear access along the outside of the fence and to all mature trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-24
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- Garden Flat, 4 Beckford Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6NH
Acacia T1 - fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-21
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26/01523/TCA - Garden Flat, 4 Beckford Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6NH
Acacia T1 - fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21

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A brief summary of Bathwick in Somerset

The Bathwick area recorded 609 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.

Bathwick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bath, Charlcombe. 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 Bathwick includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Bathwick

In the last 24 months, 1,021 planning applications were submitted near Bathwick. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

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

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bathwick were listed building and heritage (341), discharge of conditions (233), tree works (132). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 228 medium-scale applications, 753 smaller schemes were submitted.

25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 19 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 536 applications
Refused: 24 applications
Withdrawn: 52 applications
Awaiting decision: 409 applications

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