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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 dates102,277Searchable applications
980Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 78,736 approved or refused records
9,722Refused applications
69,014 approved · 9,722 refused · 6,294 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Apr 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Condition Discharged24/00131/COND
Discharge of condition 13 of application 22/02026/FUL (External and internal conservation and repairs to the tower and museum, including external plant, new entrance to basement vault, re-presentation of grotto tunnel, and new site entrance and landscaping.).
Beckford Tower, Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 9BH
Received 12 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00132/VAR
Variation of condition nos. 2 (Approved Plans List), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (SuDS Drainage Design), 7 (Construction Method Statement), 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 9 (Bat Survey and Mitigation), 15 (Construction of Access) and 16 (Cycle Parking) of application 22/01055/VAR (Variation of conditions 2 and 7 of application 20/01765/FUL (Erection of a 68-bed care home (Use Class C2) following demolition of the existing buildings and structures, with associated access, parking and landscaping)).
Wansdyke Business Centre, Oldfield Lane, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 12 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00133/FUL
External alterations to include 1no. new window and door to front elevation, 7no. new windows to rear elevation, 3no. rooflights, and 1no new door to side elevation (Resubmission).
Former Coop, 111 - 115 High Street, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1DB
Received 12 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00134/FUL
Erection of rear dormer to loft space. Erection of new basement extension and excavation of rear garden. Reconfiguration of rear pathway and erection of new storage shed. Minor internal alterations to the basement and ground floor. Replacement of existing windows and doors with triple glazed units. Installation of ashp and additional solar pv panels.
14 Shelley Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4RJ
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/00135/EODPA
Application for prior approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey.
2 Roundmoor Close, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3AN
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Refused24/00136/HPD
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.99 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 2.68 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.68 metres high
51 Grange Road, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3AQ
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00137/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension and refurbishment of the roof space. The alterations to the existing property to include the addition of roof lights, a rear flat roof dormer, demolition and reconfiguration to the rear of the house and construction of single storey extension in addition to an internal refurbishment.
48 Ivy Avenue, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1AL
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00138/TCA
T1 - Eucalyptus. Reduce height / Pollard to 2m
Maycliffe House , Waldegrave Terrace, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3EY
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00139/FUL
Installation of electric vehicle (EV) charger.
1 Kelston Road, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 9AF
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00140/TCA
T1 Willow- Prune back the growth over the road, clear from a streetlight. Light work, as maintenance. T2 Holm Oak- Prune the lower half of the crown approx 1.2m off.
9 Badminton Gardens, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XS
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Planning Permission Not Required24/00141/FUL
Internal and external alterations to move bathroom to include ventilation through roof zone to flush slate tile vent and create new living, dining and kitchen space.
Top Flat, 75 Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4DL
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Consent24/00142/LBA
Internal alterations to create new living, dining and kitchen space.
Top Flat, 75 Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4DL
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00143/TCA
T4 -Crown reduce Sycamore by approx 3m. T5 -Crown reduce Holly tree by approx 1.5 m and trim sides. T6 -Crown reduce sycamore by approx 3m and install cobra bracing. T7 -Crown reduce Holly tree by approx 1m and trim around the sides. T8 -Crown reduce oak by approx 1.5m. T9 -Reduce hazel back to previous reduction points. T10 - Reduce Holly tree by approx 1.5m and trim sides. T11 -Re-pollard Willow back to previous points.
Bathwick House, Bathwick Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6NX
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00144/FUL
Erection of timber screen fencing, landscaping and paving of rear garden.
9 Miles's Buildings, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QS
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00145/COND
Discharge of condition 3 of application23/04070/FUL (Installation of air source heat pump and erection of ancillary building to house pool equipment)
Lomond House , 35 Bathwick Hill, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6LD
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00146/COND
Discharge of condition 11 (Ecology Follow-up Report) of 22/02206/VAR (Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 7, 23, 24, 29, 33 and 37 and deletion of conditions 15 and 16 of application 21/00435/EREG03 (Redevelopment and consolidation of existing depot site and adjacent land with associated staff parking and access and landscaping works to include the provision of the following: (i) a public re-use and recycling centre (RRC); (ii) material recovery facility (MRF); (iii) waste transfer station (WTS); (iv) Trader (bulky waste); Trade Waste Transfer Station (TWTS); (v) vehicle fleet storage and maintenance; (vi) MOT centre (public); (vii) BANES Parks and Grounds maintenance storage; (viii) BANES Highways winter service and salt store; and ancillary offices))
Ministry Of Defence Storage And Distribution Centre, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 1TP
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00147/FUL
Repairs and alterations to roofs, box gutter and flashings of the Tower and upper and lower Vestry to replace stolen and damaged roof finishes
St Thomas A Becket's Church, Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Condition Discharged24/00148/COND
Discharge of condition 3 of application 21/05066/FUL (Erection of a bus stop either side of the A36 carriageway together with a central refuge crossing and footways into the sports ground.)
Bath Spa Sports Ground, Lower Bristol Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00149/TCA
T1: Apple - Fell
20 Walcot Parade, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5NF
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00150/TCA
Yew (T1) - Reduction and lift to approx 2m. 2no. Cypress (T2, T3), 4no. Norway Spruce (T4, T6, T9, T11), Pine (T8), Bay (T12), Unspecified Tree (T13) and Ash (T16) - Fell all. Beech (T5) - Remove limb over road and reduce small branch growing into stem. Cherry (T7) - Remove 6 lowest branches. Walnut (T10) - Remove two lower branches and approx 5 in mid crown. Cherry (T14) - Remove up to 10 smallest branches.
Rose Cottage, 27 Village Hall Lane, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BY
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Application Permitted24/00151/VAR
Variation of condition 8 (Plans List) of application 22/04725/FUL (Proposed conversion and extension to create a dwelling)
Gospel Hall , High Street, Pensford, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4BB
Received 15 Jan 2024 - No Objection24/00152/TCA
3001 and 3002 Lime Prune back to boundary Abatement of crown encroachment.
Widcombe Manor , Church Street, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AZ
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Approve24/00155/RES
Reserved Matters for the development of 208 homes, replacement sports pitch to facilitate expanded primary school, open space, landscaping and all associated infrastructure pursuant to planning permission ref: 20/02673/OUT.
Land Parcel 0005, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Consent24/00156/AR
Display of non-illuminated sign to be attached to the middle of the north elevation of Frome House.
Frome House , Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EY
Received 15 Jan 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Bath and North East Somerset Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
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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