Beechen Cliff, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beechen Cliff, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Beechen Cliff
Beechen Cliff School, located in Bath, Somerset, is a prominent boys' secondary school serving approximately 1,150 students. Established in 1896, it has a rich educational heritage and plays a significant role in the local community, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.
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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: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022B
Crime Statistics
623 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 163
- violent-crime: 155
- anti-social-behaviour: 102
- public-order: 59
- other-theft: 36
- vehicle-crime: 27
- criminal-damage-arson: 20
- burglary: 17
- robbery: 16
- bicycle-theft: 10
- drugs: 10
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- other-crime: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beechen Cliff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beechen Cliff.
- 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 Beechen Cliff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
418 planning applications found near Beechen Cliff.
- - Street Record, The Corridor, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 2 (Schedule of Masonry Repairs (Bespoke Trigger)) and 3 (Details of Refixing (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/02093/LBA (Removal, repair and reinstatement of the glass entr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/01749/CONDLB - Street Record, The Corridor, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of conditions 2 (Schedule of Masonry Repairs (Bespoke Trigger)) and 3 (Details of Refixing (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/02093/LBA (Removal, repair and reinstatement of the glass entr
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06 - 26/01026/AR - Abbey Church Of St Peter & St Paul, Abbey Church Yard, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1NZ
Display if 2no. non-illuminated free standing welcome signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/01701/LBA - Amplifon, 2B York Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1NG
External alterations for new main signage, new projecting signage, new manifestations to windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/01704/AR - Amplifon, 2B York Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1NG
Display of painted name and motif on timber fascia. Repainted white decorative mouldings. Installation of non-illuminated, painted timber double sided projecting sign with traditional border moulding
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/01632/AR - 2 Sussex Place, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LA
Display of 1no Fascia Sign located on timber fascia above shopfront window and 1no Hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - 26/01633/LBA - 2 Sussex Place, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LA
External alterations to replace existing external signage with new branding, and associated renovations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 2 Sussex Place, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LA
Display of 1no Fascia Sign located on timber fascia above shopfront window and 1no Hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Sussex Place, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LA
External alterations to replace existing external signage with new branding, and associated renovations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 6 Stall Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1QE
Internal and external alterations for removal of asbestos containing materials in stair nosings, cable wraps, and safes. Refurbishment and upgrades of existing fire doors (no full door replacements).
Status: Undecided | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/01598/REG13 - 6 Stall Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1QE
Internal and external alterations for removal of asbestos containing materials in stair nosings, cable wraps, and safes. Refurbishment and upgrades of existing fire doors (no full door replacements).
Status: Undecided | Type: Regulation 13 Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/01567/TCA - 14 Tyning End, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AN
Silver Birch - 2 lower branches to right trunk to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23 - 26/01566/TCA - Abbey View House , Abbey View, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DG
Small Yew T3 - crown reshape 1.5m clear wall of foliage and public foot path 3m above path level. Cut diameters 2-5cm. Ash T4 - crown reduce to two thirds height, branch lengths lost at 3-6m, cuts at
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Abbey View House , Abbey View, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DG
Small Yew T3 - crown reshape 1.5m clear wall of foliage and public foot path 3m above path level. Cut diameters 2-5cm. Ash T4 - crown reduce to two thirds height, branch lengths lost at 3-6m, cuts at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 14 Tyning End, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AN
Silver Birch - 2 lower branches to right trunk to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Railtrack, Bath Spa Railway Station, Dorchester Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1SU
Extension of Platform 1 and accompanying alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 26/01549/LBA - Railtrack, Bath Spa Railway Station, Dorchester Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1SU
Extension of Platform 1 and accompanying alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-22 - - Garden Apartment, Somerset House, 1 Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AZ
Variation of condition 3 of application 17/00279/FUL allowed on appeal 03/08/2027 (Erection of single storey garden extension to the basement flat)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Garden Apartment, Somerset House, 1 Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AZ
Installation of solar PV panels to roof of garages (Regularisation).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Garden Apartment, Somerset House, 1 Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AZ
Variation of condition 2 of application 17/00280/LBA allowed on appeal 03/08/2027 (Erection of single storey garden extension to the basement flat)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
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A brief summary of Beechen Cliff in Somerset
Beechen Cliff School, located in Bath, Somerset, is a prominent boys' secondary school serving approximately 1,150 students. Established in 1896, it has a rich educational heritage and plays a significant role in the local community, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Beechen Cliff show an average sale price of £418,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Beechen Cliff area recorded 623 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.
Beechen Cliff 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 Beechen Cliff 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 Beechen Cliff
In the last 24 months, 1,109 planning applications were submitted near Beechen Cliff. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Beechen Cliff.
The average decision period of 79 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 Beechen Cliff were listed building and heritage (338), discharge of conditions (246), tree works (169). 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, 250 medium-scale applications, 820 smaller schemes were submitted.
26 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 630 applications
- Refused: 27 applications
- Withdrawn: 54 applications
- Awaiting decision: 396 applications
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