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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71,504 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted24/03624/FUL
Erection of new two storey side extension over same footprint following removal of existing single side garage and utility. Erection of new single storey rear extension, relocation of first floor side elevation window, new covered porch on front facade. Alterations to existing vehicular access to provide on site drive parking for 2 cars.
12 Beech Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7BA
Received 25 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03625/LBA
Internal and external alterations to include installation of new roof access hatch, new non-slip walkway and fall restraint system along full length of roof. Installation of wall mounted fixed access ladder for access to new access hatch, repositioning of door in stud position to facillitate new hatch and ladder. Repair and reinforcement to bottom 4 steps of basement staircase, installation of raised floor and dryling to external walls. Removal of existing , defective awning boxes from both shopfronts.
6 - 7 Old Bond Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BW
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Condition Discharged24/03626/CONDLB
Discharge of conditions 3 (Ecological Compliance Report) of application 24/01227/VAR (Variation of conditions 2 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement Scheme) and 3 (Ecological Compliance Report) of application 23/02961/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the replacement of failed mansard beam to top floor flat rear elevation).
21 Henrietta Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6LP
Received 26 Sept 2024 - No Objection24/03627/TCA
Variegated Maple tree - Reduce the height by 2m. Reduce the side facing the house by 2m & reduce the remaining sides by 1.5m.
2 Waterloo Road, Radstock, BA3 3EP
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03628/AR
Display of non-illuminated signage on four existing facias.
6 - 7 Old Bond Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BW
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Application Refused24/03629/VAR
Variation of condition 3 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 23/03921/FUL (Erection of two-storey front extension, single-storey rear extension and external alterations to an existing detached dwelling).
Dalestones , Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TB
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03630/TPO
Lime (T1) and 2no. Sycamores (T2, T3), - Raise canopy to 5.2 meters over sports pitch and reduce western side of canopy by 2m.
Kingswood School Upper Sports Fields, Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03632/LBA
The replacement of sash windows with slimline double-glazed sash windows, retaining the existing sash boxes.
Flat 9, 30 The Paragon, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LY
Received 26 Sept 2024 - No Objection24/03634/TCA
Cedar - Tree overgrown to be removed.
Garden Flat, 44 Lower Oldfield Park, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3HP
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/03636/FUL
Erection of brick shed in lane behind property
3 St Ann's Way, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BT
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03637/LBA
Replacement of windows from aluminium sash to traditional wooden box frame sliding sash, with toughened slimline double glazing.
15 Dafford Street, Larkhall, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6SW
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03638/TPO
T1- Ash, Pollard to previous cut height, removing approx 5 m. To prevent further failure of branches T2 Ash, Pollard to previous cut height. Removing approx 5 m. To prevent further failure of branches Group 1- Crown lift driveway trees to 4 m. To allow clearance for vehicles
The Old Rectory , Church Road, Norton Malreward, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4EX
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03640/FUL
Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of garage and carport, single storey extension to front of property, alterations to front and rear dormers, new roof tiles, new render finish to external walls, replacement doors and windows.
Ling Heather , The Street, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0AR
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Condition Discharged24/03641/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 3 (Schedule of Material Samples) of application 23/02301/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the renovation of existing house including replacement of the conservatory and alterations to garage. Replacement of kitchen door and amendments to internal layout including adding new panelling and reorganising upper floors. Repair of all existing windows (Resubmission))
20 Sion Hill, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UJ
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03642/FUL
Replacement of modern glazing, new external doors at lower ground floor, new limecrete slabs, renew roof finishes and insulate and new terrace.
39 Sydney Buildings, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DB
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03643/LBA
Internal and external alterations to include removal and reuse of later hall floor, relocation of the kitchen, alterations to partitions, installation of new bathrooms, replacement of modern glazing, new external doors at lower ground floor, new limecrete slabs, renew roof finishes and insulate, new loft hatches and new terrace.
39 Sydney Buildings, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DB
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03645/FUL
Erection of a replacement rear extension and various alterations to the internal layout of the dwelling (part regularisation).
8 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PX
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Consent24/03646/LBA
Internal and external alterations for the erection of a replacement rear extension and various alterations to the internal layout of the dwelling (part regularisation).
8 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PX
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Refused24/03647/FUL
Conversion of existing shed into a detached one storey, one bedroom dwelling.
Fairash House, Harptree Hill, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6EQ
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03648/FUL
Change of use from 4 bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) to 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) with internal layout changes.
28 Axbridge Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5PW
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Split decision/check certificate or file24/03649/CONDLB
Discharge of conditions 2 (Secondary Glazing), 3 (Double Glazing) & 8 (Bin Store) of application 23/02280/LBA (Change of use from Office (Class E) to a Dwelling (Class C3). Reinstatement of original house and construction of six new market housing apartments within existing building)
11 Charlotte Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2NE
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03650/FUL
Installation of energy efficiency measures inclusive of 10no ground mounted Solar PV Panels.
4 Barrow View , Timsbury Road, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0FB
Received 27 Sept 2024 - No Objection24/03654/TCA
Pear (T1) - Fell and replant with a Amelanchier.
Tolley Cottage , 23 Sydney Buildings, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BZ
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/03655/FUL
Change of use from 3 bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) to include minor internal reconfiguration. Removal of rear fence to create additional off road parking space and installation of four bay cycle rack.
530 Wellsway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2UD
Received 30 Sept 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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