Combe Down, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Combe Down, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Combe Down 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 Combe Down
Combe Down is a picturesque village located on the outskirts of Bath, within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority area of Somerset. Its proximity to Bath makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Population: 5,419
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Combe Down.
- 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 Combe Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Combe Down.
- - Dower House , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AD
Sequoia - remove lowest limb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/02582/TPO - Dower House , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AD
Sequoia - remove lowest limb over patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works subject to TPO | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/02390/FUL - Garage Block At Rear Of Union Chapel, Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Adaption of flat roof to pitched roof with gable ends. Adaption to existing garage doors following Demolition of north most garage to create open parking area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Mount Pleasant Quarry, Mount Pleasant, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 15 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report (Pre-occupation)) and 17 (SCR6 Residential Properties (Pre-occupation)) of application 24/01952/VAR (Variation of conditions 7 (Exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/02270/COND - Mount Pleasant Quarry, Mount Pleasant, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of conditions 15 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report (Pre-occupation)) and 17 (SCR6 Residential Properties (Pre-occupation)) of application 24/01952/VAR (Variation of conditions 7 (Exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/02179/VAR - Gladstone Lodge , Tyning Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5ER
Variation of condition 3 (Plans List) of application 22/03446/FUL (Extension, internal alterations and installation of rooflights)
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/02214/CONDLB - Vale View , Belmont Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Glazing, Aluminium fins and canopy (Bespoke Trigger)) and 4 (Sample Panel - Walling (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03407/LBA (Erection of new replacement extension. In
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Vale View , Belmont Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Glazing, Aluminium fins and canopy (Bespoke Trigger)) and 4 (Sample Panel - Walling (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03407/LBA (Erection of new replacement extension. In
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02091/VAR - 2 Richardson Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5ES
Variation of condition 3 (Bound/Compacted Vehicle Access) of application 19/05304/FUL (Erection of single storey porch and garden room to south of house and alteration to access of retained off road p
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 147 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JN
T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - reduce the western aspect of the crown where it encroaches over the neighbouring property by approximately 1-1.5m. thin crown by approx 20% to decrease the crown de
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/02144/TCA - 147 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JN
T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - reduce the western aspect of the crown where it encroaches over the neighbouring property by approximately 1-1.5m. thin crown by approx 20% to decrease the crown de
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/02105/TCA - 9 Williamstowe, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5EJ
Acer (T1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 9 Williamstowe, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5EJ
Acer (T1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/02060/TPO - Attwood Apartments, 3 Rockery Park, North Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5DN
Sycamore (T1) - Prune back branches overhanging neighbouring property and causing moss build up on the roof. Prune back by 2-3m on north west face only only. Group of Ash with Ash dieback (G2) - Remo
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works subject to TPO | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 5 Alexandra Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5EU
Ash tree (approx 8 metres tall) to be felled, leaving stump, due to it's height and proximity to residential building and touching phone wire .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - 26/01670/TCA - 4 Tyning Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5HA
Conifer - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - 26/01434/FUL - Cherry Dene , Tyning Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5HB
Internal alterations to the existing dwelling together with a modest enlargement of the existing front dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 1 Richardson Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5ES
Bay - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Cherry Dene , Tyning Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5HB
Internal alterations to the existing dwelling together with a modest enlargement of the existing front dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Baroda , The Avenue, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5EQ
Discharge of conditions 8 (Implementation of Wildlife Scheme (Pre-occupation)), 11 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report (Pre-occupation)) and 17 (Sustainable Construction (Pre-Occupation)) of appl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Combe Down in Somerset
Combe Down is a picturesque village located on the outskirts of Bath, within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority area of Somerset. Its proximity to Bath makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,419. It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Combe Down 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 Combe Down a particularly low-crime area.
Combe Down has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkton Combe, Bath. 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 Combe Down includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI, Midford Valley Woods SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 7 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.
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Planning Activity in Combe Down
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Combe Down. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Combe Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Combe Down were tree works (28), discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (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, 57 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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