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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 dates
105,402Searchable applications
971Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 81,647 approved or refused records
10,149Refused applications

71,498 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jun 1995 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. No Objection26/00037/TCA

    Cotoneaster - Reduce height by 4m Bay, Holm Oak and shrub - Reduce by 2m to help clear garden

    6 Oakley, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DS

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  2. No Objection26/00038/TCA

    T1 Willow - Re-pollard to points of previous reduction (around 5m above ground level).

    16 Thornbank Place, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3HH

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  3. No Objection26/00040/TCA

    1T Horse Chestnut - To reduce the branches overextending from the neighbouring back to boundary (0.5m). 3T Sycamore - To reduce the crown of the tree by roughly 2.5-3m this will reduce the boughs that are overextending the carport. Ash tree - To crown raise the boughs of the neighbouring Ash tree to clear roughly 6m overhead. 7T Dead Tree - failed due to Honey Fungus. Fell. 12T Pittosporum - Reduce by up to 0.5m. 13G Pears - To fell. 14T, 15T, 16T, 17G Hazel - Coppice to just below fence height. 18T Apple - Reduce the Apple by up to 2.5/3m to balance the weight in the crown. 19T Hazel - Coppice to just below fence height. 20T Apple - To reduce by roughly 3-4m to free the tree from a Holly that is overextending from road and thin the crown by roughly 20%. Overextending Holly - reduce back to boundary the overextending branches. 21G Hazel - To coppice the Hazels in 21G to roughly fence height. 22T Sycamore - Fell. 23T Yew - To reduce the Yew by roughly 1.5-2m to maintain the trees size. 24T Hazel - To coppice that is growing in amongst the Yew tree to roughly 5ft. 25T Prunus - To fell. 26T Maple - To reduce the Maple tree by roughly 2.5m to remove the crossing branches and deadwood. 27T Willow - To fell. 28T Magnolia - To reduce by roughly 1.5m. 29T Apple - To fell. 30T Pear - Fell. 31T Prunus - Reduce by roughly 1.5-2m. 32G 2 x Leylandii - Fell. 32G, 33G Hazels - To coppice to roughly fence height. 34T Sycamore - To reduce by roughly 1.5-2m.

    Ashton , 26 Sion Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5SG

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  4. Split decision/check certificate or file26/00041/COND

    Discharge of conditions 2 (CMP),3 (CEMP Ecology),4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 5 (AMS and TPP) of application 24/00219/FUL (Change of use from offices (use class E) to 11 no. student cluster flats (Sui Generis) comprising 52 no. bedspaces, conversion of ground floor undercroft car park to habitable accommodation, external alterations, bin store and cycle parking outbuildings and associated works.)

    Minerva House , Lower Bristol Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9ER

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  5. No Objection26/00042/TCA

    T1 - Holly - To reduce the Holly tree by roughly 1m in height trimming the sides to match the shape. To maintain the trees size in a small courtyard garden and to allow museum guests to get the most out of the space whilst enjoying the trees. T2 - Irish Yew - To reduce the Irish Yew by roughly 1m in height trimming the sides to match the shape. To maintain the trees size in a small courtyard garden and to allow museum guests to get the most out of the space whilst enjoying the trees. T3 - Holly - To reduce the Holly tree by roughly 1m in height trimming the sides to match the shape. To maintain the trees size in a small courtyard garden and to allow museum guests to get the most out of the space whilst enjoying the trees.

    William Herschel Museum, 19 New King Street, Kingsmead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2BL

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/00043/FUL

    Conversion of annexe to create seperate dwelling, including erection of ground and first floor extensions.

    11 Lilac Terrace, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2AP

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  7. Application Permitted26/00044/FUL

    Creation of extended vehicular access

    1 Mendip Houses , Walley Court Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XL

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  8. Approve26/00046/NMA

    Non-Material Amendment to Application No. 25/01936/FUL (Conversion and extension of the loft space, including rear dormer and alterations to the front of the house and alterations to the existing rear extension)

    Finches , Summerfield Road, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5QB

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  9. Consent26/00047/LBA

    External alterations for reroofing works to include replacement slimline double-glazed windows and chimney repairs.

    32 Green Park, Kingsmead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1HZ

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  10. Lawful26/00048/CLEU

    Erection of conservatory / orangery (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).

    Nursery Farm , New Road, Pensford, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4NB

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  11. Lawful26/00049/CLPU

    Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)

    The Beeches , Monger Lane, Welton, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2SP

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  12. Consent26/00051/TPO

    Various works to trees T, T1, T3, T542, T783, T787, T789, T790, T2202, T2205, T2206, T2209, T2219, T2222, T2223, T2228, T9586, T9587, T9588, T9589, Tree Group, Tree group 3, Tree Group 4, Tree Group 5, Tree Group 6, Tree Group 7, Tree Group 8, Tree Group 10, T2217, T788, T30467, T495, T496, T497, T578, T543, T544, T545, T221, T201, T784, T785, T786, T2209, T2211, TT2238 as per tree report.

    Bailbrook House Hotel , Eveleigh Avenue, Lower Swainswick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7JD

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  13. Lawful26/00052/CLPU

    Erection of garden room in rear garden (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).

    22 Grange Road, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3AG

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  14. No Objection26/00055/TCA

    Holly (T1) - Reduce/trim the crown by 400mm to maintain shape and size. Holly (T2/3/4/5) - Reduce each tree from 400mm to 1 metre where necessary to improve the shape of them.

    33 Oldfield Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3NE

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  15. Consent26/00057/LBA

    External alterations for the installation of 4 No. scaffolding ties to Parsonage Lane elevation of the West Wing to support protective covering to The Apse to enable roof repair.

    Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1RL

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  16. Condition Discharged26/00058/COND

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Wildlife Mitigation Scheme) and 4 (External Lighting) of application 25/02467/FUL (Internal and external alterations to an existing barn to facilitate continued use as a home-office ancillary to the main dwelling (The Old Rectory). Installation of a roof light to south west elevation. Installation of proposed sliding doors to north east elevation to replace those existing. Internal lining to existing walls to create improved thermal performance and to address internal moisture levels)

    The Old Rectory , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BD

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  17. No Objection26/00059/TCA

    T1-Beech, crown reduce by up to 3m, crown clean to remove any major deadwood and crossing branches. Prune clear of properties and wires ( Amended description )

    39 Wellsway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4RS

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  18. Application Permitted26/00060/FUL

    Demolition of existing barn and erection of 1no. detached agricultural workers dwelling, external works to form parking and garden and change of use of land from agricultural to residential. Access via existing vehicular entrance.

    Agricultural Buildings, Ashton Hill, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  19. Application Withdrawn26/00061/COND

    Discharge of condition 1 (Ecological and Bat Mitigation and Enhancement Scheme (Pre-commencement)) of application 24/00825/ADCOU (Conversion of existing agricultural building to residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and associated operational development.).

    Greenacres , Littleton Lane, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8NR

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  20. Condition Discharged26/00063/COND

    Discharge of conditions 7 (Wildlife Protection & Enhancement Scheme (Pre-commencement)) and 8 (Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment & Biodiversity Gain Plan (Pre-commencement)) of application 22/01124/FUL (Residential development of 72 no. dwellings (Use Class C3); vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access from Oxleaze Way, pedestrian access from Caxton Close; landscaping and other associated ancillary works)

    Former Purnell Factory North View Development Site, Oxleaze Way, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  21. Approve26/00064/NMA

    Non-Material Amendment to Application No. 25/01260/FUL (Erection of single storey and two storey rear extensions to a dwelling)

    79 Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7UD

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  22. Pending Decision26/00065/FUL

    Construction of seven new dwellings with access improvements and associated external works.

    Proposed Development Site, Lansdown View, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  23. Lawful26/00066/CLEU

    Use of the property as HMO (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use)

    31 South Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3PZ

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  24. Application Permitted26/00067/FUL

    Addition of Bedroom over Garage and Upgrade Front Porch

    Kingswell , Eckweek Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PH

    Received 8 Jan 2026

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