Tunley, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tunley, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tunley 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 Tunley
Tunley is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, approximately 6 miles southwest of Bath, nestled along the banks of the Cam Brook. With a population of 655 residents, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Dunkerton and Tunley
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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 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tunley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tunley.
- 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 Tunley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Tunley.
- 26/02107/COND - Bali Hai , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DX
Discharge of condition 2 (Sample Panel - Walling (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 22/03207/FUL (Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, Loft conversion with rear facing flat ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Bali Hai , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DX
Discharge of condition 2 (Sample Panel - Walling (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 22/03207/FUL (Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, Loft conversion with rear facing flat ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01684/FUL - Highacres , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DR
Erection of a Tractor Shed and partial demolition of the stable block (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - - Lower Tunley Farm , Stoneage Lane, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DS
2No extensions to existing farm buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Hazelea , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DR
Erection of replacement outbuilding incidental to enjoyment of a dwellinghouse (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Blossom Manor, Tunley Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DZ
Erection of detached 3no bed dwelling and garage on land south of Blossom Manor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Blossom Manor, Tunley Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DZ
Discharge of condition 2 (Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/02189/FUL (Erection of detached 4no bed dwelling on land adjacent to Sunnyvere.).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Sunnyvere, Tunley Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DZ
Erection of detached 4no bed dwelling on land adjacent to Sunnyvere.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Sunnyvere , Tunley Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DZ
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - High View, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0ED
Erection of single storey rear extension, dormer loft conversion, and raised decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - King William Iv Inn , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EB
Erection of extension to the rear of the King William Inn (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - King William Iv Inn , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EB
Non Materials Amendment to application 22/01240/FUL (Change of use from function room (Use Class Sui Generis) to four-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3). Proposed works to include the removal and replace
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-06-02
View full details - - Staff Accommodation, King William Iv Inn, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EB
Erection of rear extension for use as an entrance lobby (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - King William Iv Inn , Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EB
Change of use from function room (Use Class Sui Generis) to four-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3). Proposed works to include the removal and replacement of the existing function room roof, raising the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - 8 Sarabeth Drive, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EA
Alteration of hip roof to gable, pitched roof to flat roof, conversion of loft, including increasing the existing dormer and installation of rooflights to front elevation. (Alterations to 19/03470/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2021-07-16
View full details - - 4 The Old Forge, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EB
Change of use of land to the rear of 4 The Old Forge from agricultural to domestic garden use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2020-08-25
View full details - - Meadow Dene, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DZ
Provision of loft conversion with rear dormer and replacement of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2020-06-01
View full details - - Staff Accommodation, King William Iv Inn, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, BA2 0EB
Use as a separate dwelling house (Use Class C3) together with internal and external works to form an extra bedroom at first floor level. (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use or Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2019-11-04
View full details - - 8 Sarabeth Drive, Tunley, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EA
Replacement of existing flat roof with a pitched roof and conversion of garage to bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2019-08-02
View full details - - Priston View, Bath Road, Tunley, Bath, BA2 0EB
Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of rear detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2019-06-12
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A brief summary of Tunley in Somerset
Tunley is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, approximately 6 miles southwest of Bath, nestled along the banks of the Cam Brook. With a population of 655 residents, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Dunkerton and Tunley district.
Property prices in Tunley 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 Tunley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tunley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Tunley 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 Tunley
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Tunley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Tunley.
With an average of 112 days, decisions near Tunley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Tunley were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.