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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
969Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 81,649 approved or refused records
10,149Refused applications
71,500 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jun 1995 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 10 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted25/01220/FUL
Alterations to the existing dwelling, including; a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, detached garage / carport structure, and associated landscape improvements.
Cowleas House , Sion Hill, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UL
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01221/AR
Display of timber fascia above display window.
6 Bridge Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4AS
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01222/FUL
Erection of front and side extension to existing residential property.
Silver Birch , 25 Marksbury Bottom, Marksbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HR
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01223/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
18 Beech Road, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3BE
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01224/FUL
Erection of a general purpose agricultural building (retrospective)
Lake View , The Wrangle, Compton Martin, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6LB
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01225/FUL
Interior and exterior works of restoration, remodelling, extension, landscaping and associated works at The White Hart Public House. Change of use of the residential unit, former gin distillery and retail unit at 1a Prior Park Road to provide the C21 evolution of The White Hart, including an enlarged pub and bar area, separate dining and private dining, new kitchen with back of house areas, provision of new toilets, staff changing facilities, internal bin store and 10 No. guest rooms.
White Hart , Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AA
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01226/LBA
Interior and exterior works of restoration, remodelling, extension, landscaping and associated works at The White Hart Public House. Change of use of the residential unit, former gin distillery and retail unit at 1a Prior Park Road to provide the C21 evolution of The White Hart, including an enlarged pub and bar area, separate dining and private dining, new kitchen with back of house areas, provision of new toilets, staff changing facilities, internal bin store and 10 No. guest rooms.
White Hart , Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AA
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01227/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension
16 Blackmore Drive, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1JN
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01228/FUL
Erection of first floor extension and partial over cladding of ground floor.
8 Marshfield Way, Fairfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6HG
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01229/FUL
Installation of replacement stairway to first floor maisonettes with balustrade and railings. Installation of new aluminium fascia and erection of boundary railings to replace timber fence.
Cleveland Reach, Cleveland Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 27 Mar 2025 - No Objection25/01230/TCA
Cherry T1 and T2 - fell.
Horseshoe House , Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Condition Discharged25/01231/COND
Discharge of conditions 2 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement Scheme (Pre-commencement)) and 3 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 23/03138/FUL (Erection of dwelling to side plot).
84 Redland Park, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1SH
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Condition Discharged25/01233/COND
Discharge of condition 20 (Residents Welcome Pack (Pre-occupation)) of application 20/03071/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and mixed-use redevelopment of the site comprising the erection of residential units (Class C3); erection of purpose built managed student accommodation (Sui Generis); flexible commercial floorspace (Class E); associated parking; landscaping; improvements to the public realm; and new vehicular access from Lower Bristol Road).
Dick Lovett (bath) Ltd, Wellsway Garage, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3DR
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Lawful25/01234/CLEU
Internal and external alterations to permitted change of use and conversion from agricultural barn to a single dwellinghouse (15/00199/ADCOU) comprising internal alterations, installation of external condenser units to rear wall and installation of windows. In addition, formation of hardstanding and hard surfaced track at the southwest boundary of the site and erection of outbuilding (described as cabin) adjacent to the carport (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Development).
6 Uplands Farm Barns, Wellsway, Keynsham, BS31 2SZ
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01237/FUL
Installation of replacement roof covering, replacement windows and doors and creation of accessible ramp following removal of steps.
The Gateway Centre , Snow Hill, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6DH
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01240/LBA
Internal works to repair ground floor ceilings.
Miller & Carter, 23 Milsom Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1DE
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01241/AR
Display of 3no free standing non-illuminated fascia signs.
Dunkerton Hill Roundabout, Peasedown St John By-pass, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Condition Discharged25/01245/CONDLB
Discharge of condition 7 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/04343/LBA (External alterations for the repair works to improve damp issues to end gable wall to 26 Walcot Buildings).
26 Walcot Buildings, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6AD
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Condition Discharged25/01247/COND
Discharge of conditions 2 (materials) and 3 (Large scale details of replacement roof and external steps to roof terrace) of 23/03530/FUL (Demolition and replacement of front wall of south west side extension, dropped level to existing roof terrace).
1 Belgrave Lodge, Camden Road, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5JA
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Condition Discharged25/01248/COND
Discharge of condition 10 (Construction Management Plan (Pre-commencement)) of application 21/05471/OUT (Outline planning application for 70 homes (Use Class C3); new vehicular and pedestrian access on to Minsmere Road, public open space; tree planting and habitat creation; site drainage and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access).
Parcel 5159, Minsmere Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01249/LBA
Internal alterations for the replacement of internal doors and upgrading of other internal doors and replacement of service ducting with fire rated products.
9 Oxford Row, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QW
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Consent25/01250/LBA
Replacement of internal doors and upgrading of other internal doors. Replacement of service ducting with fire rated products.
2 The Paragon, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5LX
Received 27 Mar 2025 - No Objection25/01252/TCA
T1, T2 - Sycamore T1 and T2 - reduce branches overhanging road back to previous pruning points. Crown raise on garden side by approximately 4 metres. Cherry T3 - remove over extended limb on west side of tree to allow more light into garden below and retain shape.
1 Lansdown Park, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TG
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application Permitted25/01253/FUL
Erection of single storey side/rear extension
42 Alexander Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 2TB
Received 27 Mar 2025
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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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