Lower Weston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Weston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lower Weston
Newbridge is a predominantly residential area located on the western edge of Bath, Somerset, named after the historic New Bridge constructed in 1734 over the River Avon. The Newbridge electoral ward encompasses not only the area itself but also Combe Park, Lower Weston, and Locksbrook, extending approximately 3 miles northwest beyond the city limits to include the rural parishes of Kelston and North Stoke. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish stood at 6,641, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.
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: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Weston.
- 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 Lower Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
109 planning applications found near Lower Weston.
- 26/01673/VAR - 51 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XL
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 24/02232/FUL (Erection of one storey extension with undercroft.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-07 - - Parkfield Coach House , Park Gardens, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XP
Plum tree (T1) - Crown reduce by approx. 4m to reduce end weight due to split in stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - 26/01719/TCA - Whitegates , 29 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XJ
2x Acer - minor pruning less than 10% 1x Laurel - thinning 1x Thuja - removal of lower branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06 - 26/01639/VARLB - Hillstead House, Weston Park East, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XA
Variation of condition 16 of application 25/01897/LBA granted on 04/02/2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of LB Conditio | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/01737/TCA - 22 Cork Street, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BD
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) T1 - reduce the crown by approximately 0.5-0.75m to manage crown size.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 14 Gainsborough Gardens, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4AJ
Conifer Hedge T1 - reduce all overhanging branches back to boundary line.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/01715/TCA - 14 Gainsborough Gardens, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4AJ
Conifer Hedge T1 - reduce all overhanging branches back to boundary line.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05 - - Linden, Weston Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XU
Common Yew (Taxus baccata) T1 - reduce the crown by approximately 1.5-2m to manage crown size, cut back from the building to provide approximately 1-1.5m clearance. Common Yew group G2 - reduce the he
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/01587/VAR - Hillstead House , Weston Park East, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XA
Variation of condition 16 of application 25/01896/FUL granted on 04/02/2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/01736/TCA - Linden, Weston Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XU
Common Yew (Taxus baccata) T1 - reduce the crown by approximately 1.5-2m to manage crown size, cut back from the building to provide approximately 1-1.5m clearance. Common Yew group G2 - reduce the he
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05 - - Whitegates , 29 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XJ
2x Acer - minor pruning less than 10% 1x Laurel - thinning 1x Thuja - removal of lower branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 22 Cork Street, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BD
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) T1 - reduce the crown by approximately 0.5-0.75m to manage crown size.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/01691/FUL - 17 Shaftesbury Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3DT
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing lean-to structure. Associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 3 Audley Grove, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BS
two conifer trees - to remove both trees in full (fell to ground level) prior to submitting further planning permission for redevelopment of this part of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/01693/TCA - 3 Audley Grove, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BS
two conifer trees - to remove both trees in full (fell to ground level) prior to submitting further planning permission for redevelopment of this part of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/01591/FUL - 61 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Erection of rear extension to replace conservatory. Erection of front extension to replace porch. Erection of 2 storey side extension to replace garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 61 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Erection of rear extension to replace conservatory. Erection of front extension to replace porch. Erection of 2 storey side extension to replace garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Hillstead House, Weston Park East, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XA
Variation of condition 16 of application 25/01897/LBA granted on 04/02/2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 69 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/04378/FUL (Erection of a two storey side extension, installation of PV panels to the front roof elevation, and widen existing front drive with E
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - 26/01565/VAR - 69 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/04378/FUL (Erection of a two storey side extension, installation of PV panels to the front roof elevation, and widen existing front drive with E
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Lower Weston in Somerset
Newbridge is a predominantly residential area located on the western edge of Bath, Somerset, named after the historic New Bridge constructed in 1734 over the River Avon. The Newbridge electoral ward encompasses not only the area itself but also Combe Park, Lower Weston, and Locksbrook, extending approximately 3 miles northwest beyond the city limits to include the rural parishes of Kelston and North Stoke. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish stood at 6,641, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development. It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Lower Weston 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 Lower Weston a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Weston 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 Lower Weston includes 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 Lower Weston
In the last 24 months, 377 planning applications were submitted near Lower Weston. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Weston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Lower Weston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Weston were discharge of conditions (98), tree works (82), full planning applications (54).
In terms of development scale, 27 large-scale (major) developments, 62 medium-scale applications, 263 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 190 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 179 applications
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