Locksbrook, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Locksbrook, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Locksbrook
Locksbrook, located in the west of Bath within the Newbridge ward, is a vibrant area characterized by a mix of light industrial and residential developments. This diverse neighborhood presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential growth and industrial expansion.
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Locksbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Locksbrook.
- 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 Locksbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Locksbrook.
- 26/01252/FUL - 27 High Street, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1DB
Erection of single storey garden extension, single storey porch, interior alterations, replacement of existing windows, SVP re location and provision of car parking space at rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/01571/TCA - Street Record, Clyde Gardens, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Mature Lime tree (Tilia) T2 - removal of overhanging and epicormic growth on the base of the tree to height illustrated on submitted photographs
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/01628/TPO - Street Record, Clyde Gardens, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Mature Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) T1 - removal of 3 fire and squirrel damaged lateral limbs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works subject to TPO | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 11 Waterloo Buildings, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1BZ
1x Cedrus Deodara - reduce height by 2m and prune sides by 0.5-1m to prevent nuisance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 26/01582/TCA - 11 Waterloo Buildings, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1BZ
1x Cedrus Deodara - reduce height by 2m and prune sides by 0.5-1m to prevent nuisance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-24 - 26/01496/FUL - 32 Avondale Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3EG
Change of use requested from 3no bed dwelling (use class C3) to 4no bed house of multiple occupation (use class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Bath City Football Club , High Street, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1DB
Removal of condition 4 of application 25/04302/FUL ( Installation of a replacement floodlighting system consisting of 16no LED floodlights fitted to 2No. new 20m columns and 2No. existing columns.) gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 32 Avondale Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3EG
Change of use requested from 3no bed dwelling (use class C3) to 4no bed house of multiple occupation (use class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Freedom House , Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EP
T1 - Bay tree. Reduce by 2-3m in height and spread T2 - Bay Tree. Reduce by 2-3m in height and spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 10 Eleanor Close, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1QL
Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for up to 5 occupants. No external alterations are proposed. Internal changes are limite
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Rooksbridge Walk, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1BS
Use of the property as 4 bed HMO (C4) (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Street Record, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Installation of EE/H3G Valmont 20m high Phase 7 Mk2 Streetworks pole on root foundation and associated ancillary works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Hollis Wharf, Lower Bristol Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Temporary change of use from purpose build student housing (PBSA) (sui generis) to a mixed-use comprising PBSA (sui generis) and short-stay holiday-let (Class C1) accommodation for the duration of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Freedom House , Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EP
External works to rebuild a listed wall that is in bad repair and needs rebuiling using traditional materials: Bath stone with lime mortar and tieing into the wall that runs parralel to the western lo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Achieve Together, Poolemead Centre, Watery Lane, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1RN
Mixed Species G001 - remove lowest branches on Holly and Hawthorn, fell dead Cherry Mixed Species G003 -cut back all vegetation to provide minimum 1.5m clearance from building. Crown lift all overhang
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 Avondale Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3EG
Provision of loft conversion with Velux roof lights (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Garages And Parking Area East Of 105, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain and Habitat Management),4 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement Scheme),5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 1 Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1NW
Non-Material Amendment to application 25/00754/FUL (Change of use from 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom HMO (Use Class Sui Generis).)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 17 Shophouse Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EB
Non-Material Amendment to Application No 24/02019/FUL (Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outbuildings and installation of rear dormer extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Parking Area And Garages At Hanna Close, Dominion Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Various trees. Please see attached document for full list of trees, recommendations and map.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Locksbrook in Somerset
Locksbrook, located in the west of Bath within the Newbridge ward, is a vibrant area characterized by a mix of light industrial and residential developments. This diverse neighborhood presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential growth and industrial expansion. It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Locksbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Locksbrook has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Englishcombe, 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 Locksbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Newton St. Loe SSSI; 3 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 Locksbrook
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Locksbrook. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Locksbrook.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Locksbrook were full planning applications (26), tree works (22), discharge of conditions (12). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 75 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.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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