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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71,504 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Application Withdrawn24/04699/FUL
Erection of garden room.
The Glasshouse , Midford Lane, Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, BA2 7GP
Received 19 Dec 2024 - No Objection24/04700/TCA
T2 Willow - Reduce height by 2.2m, reshape crown. G1 - Fell 1 x Ash. G2 - Fell 1 x leaning dead stem. T11 - Robinia - install non-invasive bracing
The Coach House, Lambridge House, London Road West, Lower Swainswick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7HY
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04701/FUL
Erection of two storey side extension and internal remodelling
12 Ash Grove, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2HQ
Received 19 Dec 2024 - TP5/TC5 Exempt from consent24/04702/TC5
Leaning conifer - Remove
50 Richmond Place, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5QA
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04703/FUL
Change of use of agricultural land to Class E (children's day nursery) and associated development including erection of modular building.
Home Farm , Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6UB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - TP5/TC5 Exempt from consent24/04704/TC5
Western Red Cedar - remove a hanging branch from the crown
Grasmere, Hayesfield Park, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QE
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04705/FUL
Change of use of HMO (Class C4) to large HMO for 8 people (sui genris) to include alterations to front fenestration and conversion of storage space to 2 no. bedrooms.
150 Locksbrook Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3EJ
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Lawful24/04706/CLEU
In accordance with condition 1 of planning approval 21/00564/FUL, a material start for the proposed two storey detached dwelling commenced on site on 11.07.2024 with the installation of the foul and surface water drainage (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Development) .
Valley View , 16 Linden Close, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3EJ
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04707/FUL
Replacement of timber outbuilding at rear of flat with new timber outbuilding.
Garden Maisonette, 26 Park Street, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2TF
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/04708/LBA
External alterations to replace existing timber outbuilding to rear of flat with new timber outbuilding.
Garden Maisonette, 26 Park Street, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2TF
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04709/FUL
Replacement of conservatory mono pitched roof with new flat roof and replacement of external door and window with pvc double glazed sliding patio door
28 Lymore Avenue, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1BB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Consent24/04711/REG13
External work to fix scaffold to the elevations of Milsom Street and John Street (in order to complete the repair works proposed in consented LBC application 24/03946/ REG13).
Jolly's, 7 - 14 Milsom Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1DD
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Condition Discharged24/04714/COND
Discharge of condition 33 (Operational Statement) of application 23/04754/FUL (Erection of a 152-bedroom hotel (Class C1) and associated works, to follow demolition of existing office)
Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04715/REG03
Erection of two span cable stay bridge for pedestrian, cycle and equine use, with associated works.
Parcel 0251, Somerdale Factory Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04716/FUL
Installation of air source heat pump
6 Chaffinch Drive, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 4NW
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Consent24/04718/LBA
Internal alterations for the repair and strengthening of structural elements of basement beams and kitchen fireplace, master bedroom floor and attic floor structures, replacement of the existing kitchen range windows with flush framed double glazed timber casement, replacement of the modern kitchen staircase plywood treads and risers with oak, reinstatement of study and master bedroom fireplaces and surround, block up modern door on half landing, and creation of first floor shower room and cupboard in Bedroom 3.
Manor House , The Street, Ubley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6PA
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Condition Discharged24/04719/CONDLB
Discharge of conditions 5 (Schedule of Repairs) and 6 (Specification and Sample for Plaster Mix) of application 24/02620/LBA (Internal and external works for works to the building including HVAC equipment, and installation of replacement signage.)
24 Milsom Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1DG
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Consent24/04720/REG13
Internal alterations to the existing Grade II listed building, involving the upgrade of the internal features to meet current fire regulations. (At 29-30 Milsom Street).
29 Milsom Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1DG
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04721/FUL
Proposed side and rear single storey extension and associated internal alterations to family dwelling.
17 Powlett Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6QH
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Condition Discharged24/04722/COND
Discharge of condition 3 of application 23/02496/FUL (Erection of single storey rear extension, two storey and single storey side extension (replacing existing), internal re-organisation and extended loft conversion (including new dormers).)
9 St Ann's Way, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BT
Received 20 Dec 2024 - No Objection24/04723/TCA
T1 + T2 - Quercus Ilex - reduce crowns by approx 2m. Trim all around to balance. T3 - Prunus - Fell T4 - Ilex - fell
The Old Rectory, Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6ST
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/04724/CONDLB
Discharge of conditions 2 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)), 4 ( Roof Details for Extension (Bespoke Trigger)), 5 (Rooflights (Compliance)) of application 24/02233/LBA (External alterations for a one storey extension)
51 Audley Park Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XL
Received 18 Dec 2024 - No Comment24/04725/CONSLT
(CONSULTATION REQUEST FROM NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL) Minor Material amendment to planning permission 24/P/0669/FUH (retrospective application for the erection of a single storey outbuilding to the rear of the existing property, hard landscaping, and associated works) to enable the retention of the dormers on the west roof slope. At Linden Grove, The Batch, Butcombe.
Planning Applications Outside BANES, Planning, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Application Permitted24/04726/FUL
Provision of external wall insulation, render and clad exterior finish. Replace rotten windows. Installation of solar panels. Erection of single storey extension to north/west of property.
Manor Cross House , The Street, Ubley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6PJ
Received 23 Dec 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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