Widcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Widcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Widcombe 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 Widcombe
Widcombe is a vibrant district in Bath, Somerset, located just south-east of the city centre, across the River Avon. This area is known for its picturesque setting and proximity to key amenities, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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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 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Widcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Widcombe.
- 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 Widcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Widcombe.
- - Woods Between Priory Close And Ralph Allen Drive, Priory Close, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Sycamore T4 - cut back to boundary removing up to 3.5m on farthest extending lateral branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/02205/TCA - Woods Between Priory Close And Ralph Allen Drive, Priory Close, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Sycamore T4 - cut back to boundary removing up to 3.5m on farthest extending lateral branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-09 - - The Dell, Church Lane, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BD
T1, 2 and 3 Prunus avium - Prune back the lower crown by removing up to 2m from the ends of branches. Remove one dominant low branch from T3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Coach House, Crowe Hall, Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery details external doors and timber shutters (Bespoke Trigger)) and 5 (Roofing Materials (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/03995/FUL (Internal and external works at
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Prior Park Landscape Gardens, Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5AH
9 x Ash Trees - significant die back in crown (approx 25-30% canopy remaining) . Dropping branches. Removal for safety of public.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Rainbow Wood House , Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AX
Leaning Poplar - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Coach House, Crowe Hall, Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery details external doors and timber shutters (Bespoke Trigger)), 4 (Roofing Materials (Bespoke Trigger) and 5 (Roofing Materials (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/0
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Rainbow Wood House, Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AX
Installation of ground mounted solar array and ground source heat pump closed loop underground borehole array, with landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Widcombe House , Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BA
Internal and external alterations for the erection of a single-storey extension to accommodate an indoor swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Widcombe House , Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BA
Erection of a single-storey extension to accommodate an indoor swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 63 Quarry Rock Gardens, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6EG
Replacement of existing residential park home with a new single storey residential mobile home. (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 16 Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AT
Bay Tree- Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Rainbow Wood House , Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AX
T1-Cedar of Lebanon, prune all over by 2-3m and thin out congested areas to reduce end weight on branches and reduce future failures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 2 Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AS
Internal and external alterations to include traditional glazed light covering to basement grate, stone repair and window repair. Top floor: renovation of non-original existing bathroom, addition of s
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 14 Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AT
T1-Eucalyptus, reduce in height by 3m, reshape for a natural shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Prospect House , Prospect Road, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AY
Non-material amendment to application 22/03621/FUL (Ground floor entrance extension, dormer window extension, changes to fenestration including windows, doors and skylights. Installation of external i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - 22 Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AT
Discharge of conditions 2 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)), 3 (Mortar Mix (Bespoke Trigger)) and 4 (Sample Panel - Walling (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 21/00812/LBA (Amendments to applications
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Widcombe in Somerset
Widcombe is a vibrant district in Bath, Somerset, located just south-east of the city centre, across the River Avon. This area is known for its picturesque setting and proximity to key amenities, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Widcombe 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 Widcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Widcombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkton Combe, Bath. 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 Widcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI, North Road Quarry, Bath SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Widcombe 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 Widcombe
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Widcombe. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Widcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Widcombe were tree works (44), discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (13). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 95 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: 40 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 98 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Claverton Down planning applications
- Perrymead planning applications
- Combe Down planning applications
- Monkton Combe planning applications
- Dolemeads planning applications
- Beechen Cliff planning applications
- Fox Hill planning applications
- Bloomfield planning applications
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