Upper Weston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Weston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Upper Weston
Upper Weston is a suburb and electoral ward of Bath, situated in the northwest of the city within Bath and North East Somerset, England. Once a distinct village, it has integrated into Bath due to urban expansion, particularly with the Victorian development of Lower Weston and the establishment of local authority housing after World War II. This historical growth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
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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 009C
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 8
- other-theft: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Upper Weston.
- 26/01579/FUL - 9 Broadmoor Vale, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4LP
Erection of a detached single storey studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-24 - - 9 Broadmoor Vale, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4LP
Erection of a detached single storey studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 22 Haviland Grove, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4JP
Erection of single-storey extension following demolition of existing extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/01524/FUL - 22 Haviland Grove, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4JP
Erection of single-storey extension following demolition of existing extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Public Open Space, Broadmoor Lane, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Apple Orchard - All Fruit trees (Mainly Apples) to be Reduced/ Thinned to prevent trees failing from heavy top canopy. This will also improved yeild for this ears growth and help maintain the trees na
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10 Falconer Road, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4NH
Erection of a second storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 85 Napier Road, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4LW
Erection of single storey rear extension, increase in roof height and replacement of side lobby/porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 2 Haviland Grove, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4JP
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension to form a modern home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 19 Broadmoor Lane, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4JZ
Sophora Microphylla Tree A, Acer Tree B and Rhus Typhina - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 83 Leighton Road, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4NG
Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Upper Weston in Somerset
Upper Weston is a suburb and electoral ward of Bath, situated in the northwest of the city within Bath and North East Somerset, England. Once a distinct village, it has integrated into Bath due to urban expansion, particularly with the Victorian development of Lower Weston and the establishment of local authority housing after World War II. This historical growth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Upper Weston show an average sale price of £488,970, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Upper Weston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Upper 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 Upper Weston includes 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 Upper Weston
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Upper Weston. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Weston.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Weston were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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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.