Bathwick, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bathwick, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bathwick 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 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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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: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
308 planning applications found near Bathwick.
- 26/02594/TCA - Basement, 21 Henrietta Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6LP
Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Basement, 21 Henrietta Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6LP
Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon' - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/02581/VARLB - Courtyard Flat, 1 Raby Place, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4EH
Variation of condition 6 Plans List (Compliance) 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: 2026-07-08 - 26/02553/LBA - 13 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian stye timber doors and upgrades to existing 4 panel doors to improve fire performance
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 12 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian style six panel doors and upgrades to fire performance for existing 4 panels doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 14 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian style timber doors and fire upgrades to existing 4 panel doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 13 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian stye timber doors and upgrades to existing 4 panel doors to improve fire performance
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02551/LBA - 11 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new timber 6 panel Georgian style doors and upgrades to existing 4 panel doors to improve fire performance
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/02552/LBA - 12 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian style six panel doors and upgrades to fire performance for existing 4 panels doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 11 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new timber 6 panel Georgian style doors and upgrades to existing 4 panel doors to improve fire performance
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02554/LBA - 14 Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PJ
Internal alterations to include replacement of existing solid leaf doors with new Georgian style timber doors and fire upgrades to existing 4 panel doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/02525/TCA - 9 Bladud Buildings, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LS
Willow T1 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Parking Area Rear Of The Old School House, St Swithins Yard, Walcot Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
5x Lime G1 - prune all side growth back to the boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 9 Bladud Buildings, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LS
Willow T1 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/02523/TCA - Walcot Playing Field, Walcot Gate, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
5x Lime G1 - prune all side growth back to the boundary wall for the full height of the crowns
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/02509/FUL - 23 Forester Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6QE
Loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 23 Forester Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6QE
Loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/02397/LBA - Refillable, 3 Cleveland Place East, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5DJ
Internal and external alterations to redecorate the shopfront including painting a new name on the fascia and the installation of a compressor unit to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/02507/FUL - Refillable, 3 Cleveland Place East, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5DJ
Installation of condensing unit to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Refillable, 3 Cleveland Place East, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5DJ
Installation of condensing unit to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-01
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A brief summary of Bathwick in Somerset
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.
Property prices in Bathwick 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 Bathwick a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bathwick 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 Bathwick
In the last 24 months, 1,100 planning applications were submitted near Bathwick. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bathwick maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 76 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 Bathwick were listed building and heritage (327), discharge of conditions (247), 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, 182 medium-scale applications, 743 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 443 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 43 applications
- Awaiting decision: 593 applications
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