Combe Down, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Combe Down, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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: £488,970 (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 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Combe Down.
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
31 planning applications found near Combe Down.
- 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 - - 4 Tyning Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5HA
Conifer - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
View full details - - Chanctonbury , Shaft Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7HP
T1 & T2 TWO BEECH TREES - Reduce crown heights and spreads by circa 1.5m branch lengths. Remove any damaged/broken limbs, manage major deadwood on safety grounds by shortening limbs as needed. All cut
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 143 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JN
Acer - dead tree, cut down
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Downleaze, 4 The Brow, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JL
T1 Beech- Prune North side of crown back by approximately 3m in width, back from garden and house of 5 The Brow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Street Record, Ralph Allen Drive, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Dismantling and rebuilding of existing west gate pier forming the upper entrance portal to Ralph Allen Drive in a new location allowing highway modification to mitigate repeated vehicle impact and inc
Status: Undecided | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Bath Clinic , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7BR
T16 Common beech - Dismantle to ground level. T18 Common beech - Remove Dead Wood Over 50mm Diameter. T19 Common beech - Fell to Ground Level (Directional Fell). T67 Common beech - Undertake full crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 129 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JJ
Magnolia (T1) - 2-3m crown reduction. Dead Sorbus (T2)- remove to prevent limbs dropping/ it falling onto shared driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Livingstone Lodge , The Avenue, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5EF
Provision of loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Dower House , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AD
11 Italian Cypress - in decline remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Prior Park College , Ralph Allen Drive, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5AH
Internal and external works for Installation of new lift to provide access between basement, ground, and first floor. Alterations to lower ground floor door at the rear to provide level access to the
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - The Bath Clinic , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7BR
T1-Lime, trim back 1.5-2.5m horizontally, approx 6m from ground level to improve visibility of zebra crossing T2-Beech, trim back 1.5-2.5m horizontally, approx 6m from ground level to improve visibili
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - The Bath Clinic , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7BR
T1-Lime, trim back 1.5-2.5m horizontally, approx 6m from ground level to improve visibility of zebra crossing T2-Beech, trim back 1.5-2.5m horizontally, approx 6m from ground level to improve visibili
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Long Ridge , Summer Lane, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7EU
Ash suffering from die back to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 1 Sydenham Place , Alexandra Place, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5ET
T1-Eucalyptus, remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Attwood Apartments, 3 Rockery Park, North Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5DN
T1 young ash with severe dieback on bank - remove to ground level. G2 group of ash. Remove nearly dead stem and remove the leaning limb with severe dieback.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-16
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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 £488,970, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Combe Down. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Combe Down.
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 (22), discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (9). 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, 46 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.
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