Lansdown (BA1 5), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lansdown (BA1 5), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lansdown (BA1 5) 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.
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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: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lansdown (BA1 5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lansdown (BA1 5).
- 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 Lansdown (BA1 5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Lansdown (BA1 5).
- - Glanworth, 11 Sion Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5SQ
Box tree - Remove due to box caterpilla infestation and moribund.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/02088/TC5 - Glanworth, 11 Sion Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5SQ
Box tree - Remove due to box caterpilla infestation and moribund.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Works in Con Area 5 days | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/02030/FUL - 7 Charlcombe Way, Fairfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6JZ
Proposed changes to fenestration, installation of 3no. windows to undercroft and velux window in roof above internal staircase. Erection of wooden balcony on posts to front and side of property with w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/01927/FUL - 11 Van Diemen's Lane, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TW
Erection of single storey rear extension and attached greenhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 16 Springfield Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RA
Demolition of conservatory, retaining the supporting structure to create a balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 16 Springfield Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RA
External alterations to include demolition of conservatory, retaining the supporting structure to create a balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Lansdown Close , College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RR
Pine T1 - fell Twin Stem Pine T2 - remove stem. Macrocarpa T3 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01945/TCA - Lansdown Close , College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RR
Pine T1 - fell Twin Stem Pine T2 - remove stem. Macrocarpa T3 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Warberry Lodge , Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RB
Mature Horse Chestnut - fell to a ground level stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01935/TCA - Warberry Lodge , Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RB
Mature Horse Chestnut - fell to a ground level stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/01870/TCA - Steepholm , 18 Somerset Lane, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5SW
Black Pine T1 - fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01865/FUL - 18 Springfield Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RA
Replacement of rear modern glazing to Ground floor dining room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01866/LBA - 18 Springfield Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RA
External alterations for the replacement of rear modern glazing to Ground floor dining room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01848/CONDLB - 18 Springfield Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RA
Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)), 4 (Roof Details for Extension (Bespoke Trigger)) and 5 (Paint finish Details - Gym/Garage (Bespok
Status: Undecided | Type: LB Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 12 Upper Lansdown Mews, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5HG
T1 Mulberry - reduce by up to 2m height and 1.5m spread in all directions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Kingswood Preparatory School , College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5SD
Beech T1 - remove tree to 5m monolith with habitat creation, multiple large historic pruning wound on the same axial radius with poor occlusion and on set heart wood decay.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Summerhill, Sion Hill Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Internal alterations for the installation of secondary balustrade to main staircase to provide safe edge protection to the stair and landings
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Kingswood School , Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RG
Internal alterations for the installation of secondary handrail and balustrade to provide safe edge protection to a ramp and steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Ground Floor Basement Maisonette, 19 Lansdown Crescent, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5EX
T1 Macrocarpa - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Laggan Gardens, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RX
T1 Willow - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Lansdown (BA1 5) in Somerset
Lansdown (BA1 5) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Lansdown (BA1 5) 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 Lansdown (BA1 5) a particularly low-crime area.
Lansdown (BA1 5) 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 Lansdown (BA1 5) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Lansdown (BA1 5) 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 Lansdown (BA1 5)
In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Lansdown (BA1 5). Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lansdown (BA1 5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Lansdown (BA1 5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lansdown (BA1 5) were tree works (80), listed building and heritage (51), discharge of conditions (40). 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, 27 medium-scale applications, 176 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 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: 90 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 157 applications
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