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Bath and North East Somerset planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Bath and North East Somerset Council. Also known as B&NES, BathNES and BANES.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Bath and North East Somerset website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates101,863Searchable applications
980Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 78,356 approved or refused records
9,662Refused applications
68,694 approved · 9,662 refused · 6,264 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Aug 1997 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 7 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas35 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- No Objection24/00618/TCA
Mature Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) T1 - fell. Semi Mature Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) T2 - dismantle and fell. Mature Leyland Cypress (Cupressus X Leylandii) T3 - dismantle and fell. A row of 17x Leyland Cypress (Cupressus X Leylandii) T4 - dismantle and fell.
10 Englishcombe Way, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2EU
Received 15 Feb 2024 - No Objection24/00619/TCA
Ash- Dismantle (Ash dieback) and replace with 2no. Beech.
Highfield House , Winford Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8QE
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00620/FUL
Erection of a detached two storey 5 bedroom dwelling with double garage.
Greenacre , Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS14 0QL
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00622/COND
Discharge of conditions 3 and 6 of application 18/00948/FUL (Erection of 1no. bed dwelling attached to existing house).
1A Chelwood Road, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3BU
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00623/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery Details) of application 23/03515/LBA (Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing).
254 High Street, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7RA
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00624/COND
Discharge of condition 2 of application 23/04601/FUL (Erection of timber store on an area of hard standing and partial retrospective approval for type 1 access track (Resubmission))
Swift Barn , Eastcourt Road, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5BX
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00625/VAR
Variation of conditions 8 (Landscape Design Proposals (Bespoke Trigger)), 11 (Boundary Treatment Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)), and 23 (Plans List) of application 23/03909/VAR ((Variation of conditions 21 (Parking (Compliance)) and 24 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/00687/REG03 (Erection of 8 no. affordable homes and associated works, following demolition of existing building)).
Storage Yard Adjacent To Argyle Works , Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3DB
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00626/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension, external material and window alterations, new rear terrace and associated landscaping changes.
222 Bloomfield Road, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2AX
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00627/FUL
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension with new front porch and rendering to existing brick work.
470 Bath Road, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3DJ
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00628/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 2 (Opening of fireplace (bespoke trigger)) of application 22/02032/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the erection of replacement garage structure, works to adjacent retaining wall and driveway and minor alterations to existing dwelling).
Shunem Villa , Prospect Road, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AY
Received 15 Feb 2024 - No Objection24/00629/TCA
A- Quercus Ilex - Remove 2 lower branches in order to improve the shape. B,C,D,E- Four box trees, part of a high hedge and badly damaged by box tree moth, Remove. G- Sycamore - shape the crown by reducing it by a max of 1m all round which represents 3 years growth since last pruned. H- self-seeded hazels - Coppice to reduce spread and impact on adjacent trees. I,J - Two self-seeded Elder along the boundary - fell to allow new boundary fence to be erected. ( Amended description)
Elmsleigh , Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6SW
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00630/FUL
Erection of raised side extension, replacing existing balcony.
52 Meadow Park, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PY
Received 15 Feb 2024 - No Objection24/00631/TCA
Holly (T1), Spruce (T2), 2no. Field Maple (T3 and T4). Ash (T5) - Remove.
6 Minster Way, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6RQ
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Application Permitted24/00632/VAR
Variation of conditions 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 24 and 28 of application 21/01752/FUL (Change of use from hospital (Use Class C2) to 160 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) and ancillary functions; external alterations to East Wing roof including removal of lift room and flue, demolition and replacement of roof top plant area and extension to existing pitched roof, demolition and replacement of modern infill development to south elevation and new infill development to north elevation of the East Wing internal courtyard and new glazed roof to spa area, removal of modern external staircase to rear of West Wing, demolition and replacement of third storey extension to West Wing, alterations to the roof of West Wing including new lift shaft and plant screen, bridge link to new three storey rear extension to West Wing, and associated landscaping and public realm works).
Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases , Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00633/COND
Discharge of condition 6 of application 20/03152/FUL (Erection of 44 no. Extra Care units (Use Class C2) and ancillary works including landscaping.)
Development Site Next To Somerdale Pavilion, Trajectus Way, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00634/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 2 (Solar Panel (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 23/03557/LBA (External alterations to install solar panels to the roof of adjoining coach house).
Woodhill, Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6SW
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Consent24/00635/LBA
External works comprising the reinstatement of the existing balcony's full metalwork balustrade and replacing the existing felted roof with its previous standing seamed metal roof and reposition of kitchen.
25 London Road West, Lower Swainswick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7HZ
Received 16 Feb 2024 - No Objection24/00636/TCA
T122 - group of hybrid black poplar - remove dead wood T123 - Wingnut - remove deadwood T158 - Cherry - Lift crown to 2.5m over garden and 5m over road. T159 - Yew - Reduce spread by 2-3m over summerhouse and borders
Widcombe Manor , Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AZ
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Consent24/00637/LBA
External alterations for the display of non-illuminated double sided pictorial to existing bracket.
The Huntsman Inn , 1 Terrace Walk, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1LJ
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Application Refused24/00638/AR
Display of 1no. set of non-illuminated built up stainless steel fascia letters with logo, 6no. sets of non-illuminated fascia letters and 1no. non-illuminated projecting panel to fit existing bracket.
Blacks, 7 - 8 Abbeygate Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1NP
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Consent24/00639/AR
Display of non-illuminated double sided pictorial to existing bracket.
The Huntsman Inn , 1 Terrace Walk, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1LJ
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Split decision/check certificate or file24/00640/COND
Discharge of conditions 2 and 3, and partial discharge of condition 24, of application 21/01752/FUL (Change of use from hospital (Use Class C2) to 160 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) and ancillary functions; external alterations to East Wing roof including removal of lift room and flue, demolition and replacement of roof top plant area and extension to existing pitched roof, demolition and replacement of modern infill development to south elevation and new infill development to north elevation of the East Wing internal courtyard and new glazed roof to spa area, removal of modern external staircase to rear of West Wing, demolition and replacement of third storey extension to West Wing, alterations to the roof of West Wing including new lift shaft and plant screen, bridge link to new three storey rear extension to West Wing, and associated landscaping and public realm works).
Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases , Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Split decision/check certificate or file24/00641/COND
Discharge of conditions 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10 of application 21/01753/LBA (Internal and external alterations associated with proposed conversion to hotel (Use Class C1), external alterations to East Wing roof including removal of lift room and flue, demolition and replacement of roof top plant area and extension to existing pitched roof, demolition and replacement of modern infill development to south elevation and new infill development to north elevation of the East Wing internal courtyard and new glazed roof to spa area, removal of modern external staircase to rear of West Wing and replacement infill development, demolition and replacement of third storey extension to West Wing, alterations to the roof of West Wing including new lift shaft and plant screen, and bridge link to new three storey rear extension to West Wing).
Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases , Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Consent24/00643/LBA
Internal and external alterations to include alterations to existing utility room, tanking details to prevent water ingress below the existing pavement, alterations to existing staircase handrails, removal of formed archways, installation of en-suite shower room, and replacement of existing single glazed windows and doors with slimline double glazed.
6 Leopold Buildings , Upper Hedgemead Road, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5NY
Received 16 Feb 2024
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The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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