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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 dates105,398Searchable applications
980Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 81,653 approved or refused records
10,149Refused applications
71,504 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jun 1995 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 9 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Application Refused24/02245/FUL
Erection of single and two storey side extensions, addition of new flat roof dormers to existing property roof and associated external works.
105 Holcombe Close, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UR
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02247/FUL
Loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer.
11 Ringwood Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3JJ
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02248/FUL
Erection of one storey rear extension.
12 Winterfield Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7RF
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02249/VAR
Variation of condition 4 (Plans List) of application 20/03971/FUL (Conversion of existing integral garage to provide additional living accommodation, reconfigure the internal ground floor plan and erection of single storey rear extension and rear dormer).
14 Morris Lane, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PP
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Condition Discharged24/02250/COND
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Ecology (CEMP: Ecology) (Pre- Commencement)) of application 23/03561/FUL (Erection of 2 storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions,dormer windows and demolition and replacement of existing outbuildings, new swimming pool and associated landscaping works).
Klondyke House , Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AB
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Consent24/02251/LBA
External alterations for painting the front door.
1 Victoria Place , St Saviour's Road, Larkhall, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6RW
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02252/FUL
Installation of new dormer to the rear of the property and the addition of two rooflights to the front and rear roof slopes. New window to the side elevation.
1 Raby Villas , Sydney Wharf, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4EE
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Refused24/02253/FUL
Construction of first floor extension, reconstruction of rear extension, and repairs and improvements.
4 Hatfield Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AF
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02254/FUL
Loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer
9 Ashley Road, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7TT
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Refused24/02255/LBA
Internal and external alterations for the construction of first floor extension, reconstruction of rear extension, and repairs and improvements.
4 Hatfield Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AF
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02256/FUL
Construction of a purpose built 20m x 40m all-weather equestrian riding arena and change of use to equestrian for the arena.
Parcel 0019, The Street, Compton Martin, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02257/FUL
Installation of 1 no. air source heat pump to the side elevation.
23 Ringswell Gardens, Lambridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6BN
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Application Permitted24/02259/FUL
Porch extension and Alterations to balcony.
36 Fairfield Park Road, Fairfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6JP
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Approve24/02260/HPD
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension, rendered to match existing house, with a single pitch tiled roof, that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 3.6 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.9 metres high.
15 Hill View, Timsbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0EL
Received 12 Jun 2024 - No Objection24/02261/TCA
T1 Apple (Malus) -reduce height by 2m and reduce spread by 1m to manage crown size. T2 Holly (Ilex) - lift crown to 2-2.5m. T3 Yew (Taxus baccata)- lift crown to 2.5m and cut back to create 1m clearance. T4 Cypress (Cupressus) - cut back from the neighbouring building to create 2m clearance from their roof. T5 Wayfaring Tree (Viburnun lantana) - lightly reduce crown by up to 0.5m. T6 Holly (Ilex) - reduce the lower laterals on the garden (Northern) side by 1.5m to balance the crown. T7 Yew (Taxus baccata) - crown lift to 2.5m over the garden path
Beech House , 15 Oldfield Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3ND
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Consent24/02263/LBA
External alterations for replacement of 5no. wooden framed, double glazed windows.
276 High Street, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7RA
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Consent24/02264/LBA
Conversion of existing garage to additional living accomodation and installation of solar panels to house roof.
The Patches , Main Road, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5BZ
Received 13 Jun 2024 - No Objection24/02265/CONSLT
Consultation from Somerset Council (Formerly Mendip Council): Expansion of the existing sports facilities, including construction of a family putting course; an outdoor gym; 3 outdoor pickleball courts, including a children's play park and a cabana; conversion of a greenkeeper's building to indoor pickleball courts. Construction of overnight accommodation in the form of 48 eco cabins (12 buildings) and 9 lodges, partially in replacement of permitted caravan pitches. Erection of a maintenance hub and Greenkeepers Unit. Various alterations to the clubhouse, other buildings & the golf driving range. Necessary demolition and engineering works, and installation of associated infrastructure and landscaping - Farrington Golf Club Marsh Lane (2024/0750/FUL)
Planning Applications Outside BANES, Planning, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Condition Discharged24/02266/COND
Discharge of condition 4 (Landscape Plan) of application 23/02886/FUL (Proposed conversion of an existing agricultural building to dwelling (C3), following consent 22/02972/ADCOU, with replacement cladding and new solar panels)
Land & Buildings At Junction With Crab Tree Tyning, Kilkenny Lane, Englishcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Condition Discharged24/02268/COND
Discharge of Condition 3 (external lighting) and Condition 4 (external materials) of application 23/03866/FUL (Erection of ground floor extensions, remodelling and general improvement of the property)
83 Lyncombe Hill, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4PJ
Received 13 Jun 2024 - No Objection24/02269/TCA
T1 - Swamp Cypress - Fell To replant with different species tbc. T2 - Silver Birch - Fell To replant with different species tbc. T3 - Cherry - Fell
71 Lyncombe Hill, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4PH
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Condition Discharged24/02270/COND
Discharge of condition 2 (Drainage) of application 21/01721/FUL (Replacement of an agricultural building.).
Parcel 6450, Box Road, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Lawful24/02271/CLEU
Use as dwelling as a House of Multiple Occupancy (Use class C4) (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use)
8 Mayfield Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3QA
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Lawful24/02272/CLPU
Conversion of existing garage to ancillary accomodation (Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use)
Hollowtree House , Folly Lane, Stowey, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4DW
Received 13 Jun 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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