Lower Weston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Weston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Weston 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 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: £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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
270 planning applications found near Lower Weston.
- - 97 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XN
Sycamore T1 - reduce crown by 5m, 2m below the previous cut locations from the pruning work carried out approx. 2-3 years ago.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/02591/TCA - 97 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XN
Sycamore T1 - reduce crown by 5m, 2m below the previous cut locations from the pruning work carried out approx. 2-3 years ago.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/02563/TCA - Meriden Gate , Weston Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XZ
Sycamore T1 - fell. Robinia T2 - reduce by 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Meriden Gate , Weston Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XZ
Sycamore T1 - fell. Robinia T2 - reduce by 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/02480/TCA - 12 Audley Grove, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BS
Mature Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 12 Audley Grove, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BS
Mature Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/02330/TCA - 10 St John's Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BN
Cypress - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 9 Windsor Court, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3DL
Installation of aluminium door to replace timber front door to 9-12 Windsor Court
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Windsor Bridge, Windsor Bridge Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 7 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)) and 9 (Landscape Design and Heritage Interpretation (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 22/01093/REG03 (Demolition of redundant gas pipeli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Windsor Bridge, Windsor Bridge Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 7 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)) and 9 (Landscape Design and Heritage Interpretation (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 22/01093/REG03 (Demolition of redundant gas pipeli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 8 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YD
Norway Maple - 3m radial reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/02284/TCA - 8 Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YD
Norway Maple - 3m radial reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Hebe Haven , Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Pear Tree 1 - Prune back the southern canopy edge by circa 1.0m to remove the growth overhang to the conservatory roof. Pear Tree 2 - Prune back the western edge to remove overhang/settling to the adj
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/02263/TCA - Hebe Haven , Cranwells Park, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2YE
Pear Tree 1 - Prune back the southern canopy edge by circa 1.0m to remove the growth overhang to the conservatory roof. Pear Tree 2 - Prune back the western edge to remove overhang/settling to the ad
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Street Record, Midland Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Display non-illuminated signage on ten existing street light columns situated near the Midland Road and Upper Bristol Road junction (sign 1-3) and along Midland Road (Sign 4-10).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02235/VARLB - 51 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XL
Variation of Condition 6 (Plans List) of Application 24/02233/LBA (External alterations for a one storey extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of LB Conditio | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/02232/AR - Street Record, Midland Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Display non-illuminated signage on ten existing street light columns situated near the Midland Road and Upper Bristol Road junction (sign 1-3) and along Midland Road (Sign 4-10).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 51 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XL
Variation of Condition 6 (Plans List) of Application 24/02233/LBA (External alterations for a one storey extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02126/FUL - Avalon , Park Gardens, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XP
Erection remodelled single story conservatory, following demolition of the existing conservatory framework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Former Gasworks, Windsor Bridge Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 14 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke Trigger - requires approval of details prior to installation of new lighting)) of application 25/02547/VAR (Variation of condition 36 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-04
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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 £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 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, 681 planning applications were submitted near Lower Weston. Of these, 94% 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 Lower Weston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 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 tree works (190), discharge of conditions (143), full planning applications (101). 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, 37 large-scale (major) developments, 96 medium-scale applications, 474 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 10 were dismissed (9% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 397 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 19 applications
- Awaiting decision: 255 applications
Nearby Towns
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