Upper Weston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Weston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper 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 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: £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 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
12 planning applications found near Upper Weston.
- - 85 Lansdown Lane, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4ND
Conversion of attached garage into ancillary accomodation (Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/02157/HPD - 6 Falconer Road, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4NH
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 4.00 metres and 3) have eaves that a
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder PD Notification | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 6 Falconer Road, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4NH
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 4.00 metres and 3) have eaves that a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 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 - 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 - - 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,
Amended description - All Fruit trees ( Mainly Apples) to be Reduced/ Thinned to prevent trees failing from a top heavy canopy. These trees are being cultivated for the production of fruit and that th
Status: Permitted | 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 - - 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 £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 Upper Weston a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Weston 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 Upper Weston
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Upper Weston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Weston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Upper Weston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Weston were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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