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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71,504 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted24/03924/FUL
Installation of dormer and erection of rear single-storey extension.
42 Coronation Avenue, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2JW
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03925/FUL
Erection of rear single storey extension.
24 Saxon Way, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8TR
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Pending Consideration24/03926/OUT
Erection of single storey dwelling, to include creation of parking area and construction of retaining walls to rear and side (Outline application with all matters reserved).
Land To South East Of 25 Carlingford Terrace, Carlingford Terrace Road, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Condition Discharged24/03927/CONDLB
Discharge of conditions 3 (Wall Finishes), 4 (External Materials) and 5 (Stone pavers to roof terrace) of application 24/01441/LBA (Internal and external works to carry out domestic alterations and renovation to the basement, including works to rear terrace dilapidated room)
5 Queen's Parade, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2NJ
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03928/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage.
69 Wellsway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4RT
Received 17 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03929/TCA
T1- Mulberry- to remove deadwood. T2- Beech 2- To crown lift to 3m. T3-Beech 1-To crown lift to 3m. T4 Lime-To reduce height by 4m. To reshape remainder by up to 3m. T5 Yew-To reduce height by up to 3.5m. To reshape remainder by up to 2.5-3m. T6 Tulip tree-To reduce by up to 4m. To reshape remainder by up to 3-3.5m.
Sycamore House , Church Street, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7RS
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03930/FUL
External alterations to include construction of a disabled access ramp to facilitate entry to the Chapel.
Walcot Methodist Chapel , Nelson Place East, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5DA
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03932/FUL
Loft conversion, rear side extension, external front steps to basement and rear studio.
4 Pulteney Gardens, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4HG
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Consent24/03933/VAR
Variation of condition 3 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 24/01521/FUL (Installation of porcelain tiles and two obscured glass panels to replace balcony timber decking).
Prospect House , St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6PR
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Lawful24/03934/CLPU
Proposed to install roof mounted solar PV panels proposal (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)
Catalpa , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QR
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03935/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension to form home office and bike store, removal of chimney, increase in width of side elevation opening to provide sliding doors and insertion of additional rear elevation window, canopy and front roof slope velux windows.
13 Court Gardens, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7PH
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03941/FUL
Erection of replacement rear extensions, landscaping and associated works to follow the partial demolition of Ravenswell Lodge.
Ravenswell Lodge , Access Road To Ravenswell House, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 9BQ
Received 18 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03942/TCA
Sycamore tree - Minor crown lift on a single aspect of the tree. With one branch cut back to the main stem and the remaining upper branches pruned back up to 2m from the building.
Lansdown Wood Covered Reservoir, Fonthill Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Condition Discharged24/03943/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 4 (Ecological Compliance Statement (Bespoke trigger)) of application 24/00782/LBA (External alterations to include recovering of rear elevation roof slope and replacement of cement slate covered dormers with traditional lead detailing).
Flat 61, Connaught Mansions, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4BP
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03944/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension
43 Hiscocks Drive, Moorlands, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3TW
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Consent24/03946/REG13
Internal and external alterations to include re-roofing to a complex array of roof types and forms, repairs to external walls and stone heads, extensive window and door repair/ replacement, repairs to structural and timber roof members, storm water repairs/ upgrade works and upgrade and replacement of mechanical, electrical and public health services installation.
Jolly's, 7 - 14 Milsom Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1DD
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Consent24/03947/LBA
Internal works comprising installation of up to 10no radio cells and 2no external antennas in various locations for open mobile network
Pump Room & Roman Baths , Abbey Church Yard, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/03948/FUL
Change of use of office (E1 Use Class) to hot food distribution unit including installation of extractor flue duct to front elevation (Sui Generis).
Unit 9A, Rockhill Estate, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Approve24/03949/NMA
Non-material amendment to application 23/02298/FUL (Erection of two storey rear extension, basement excavation, solar array and garden offices.)
7 Devonshire Road, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6UB
Received 18 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03950/FUL
Change of use from 2bed Residential Dwelling (C3) to 3bed House of Multiple Occupancy (C4).
12 Willow Green, Moorlands, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2DW
Received 21 Oct 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/03951/FUL
Raising of ridge line by 600mm, hip-to-gable roof conversion, rear flat roof dormer and Velux windows.
Enzeli , Stockwood Vale, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 2AP
Received 21 Oct 2024 - Application Refused24/03952/COND
Discharge of condition 7 (External Lighting) of application 22/01158/FUL (Change of use of agricultural land to create an arena and related facilities for the training of canines (sui generis use))
New Farm , Marksbury Lane, Priston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HJ
Received 21 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03953/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to garage.
95 Mount Road, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1LL
Received 21 Oct 2024 - Consent24/03954/TPO
Oak - clearing dead wood branches, raise canopy to 4-5m to give clearance to the road and bus stop, remove epicormic growth, reduce low hanging branch by 1.5m growing through cypress hedge and reduce low hanging branch by 1.5m growing towards garden.
27 Partis Way, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3QG
Received 21 Oct 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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