Sion Hill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sion Hill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill
Sion Hill, located in Somerset, is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, showcasing high-style Federal architecture. This historic site was once home to a family of influential United States Navy officers, making it a significant landmark for those researching the region's architectural and military heritage, as well as potential planning applications related to conservation and development in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sion Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sion Hill.
- 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 Sion Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Sion Hill.
- 26/02558/TCA - Little Court , College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RR
Yew T1 and T2 - reduce by up to 1.3 metres on lateral branches facing the property and the remaining canopies crown raised - tertiary growth only, lifting to no more than 3 metres above ground level a
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Main Building, Kingswood School, Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RG
Urgent stabilisation works to the curtilage listed retaining wall forming the southern boundary of Kingswood School along Hamilton Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02541/LBA - Main Building, Kingswood School, Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RG
Urgent stabilisation works to the curtilage listed retaining wall forming the southern boundary of Kingswood School along Hamilton Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Little Court , College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5RR
Yew T1 and T2 - reduced by up to 1.3 metres on lateral branches facing the property and the remaining canopies crown raised and thinned to allow for more light to the garden. Cypress T3 - fell. Magnol
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 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 - - 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 - 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
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 - 26/01866/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 - 26/01865/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 - 26/01848/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
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A brief summary of Sion Hill in Somerset
Sion Hill, located in Somerset, is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, showcasing high-style Federal architecture. This historic site was once home to a family of influential United States Navy officers, making it a significant landmark for those researching the region's architectural and military heritage, as well as potential planning applications related to conservation and development in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sion Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill 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, Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill
In the last 24 months, 330 planning applications were submitted near Sion Hill. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sion Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Sion Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sion Hill were tree works (108), listed building and heritage (64), discharge of conditions (51). 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, 34 medium-scale applications, 225 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 135 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 189 applications
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