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Planning Applications in
Bath & North East Somerset

Bath & North East Somerset is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in Bath & North East Somerset to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Search any Bath & North East Somerset postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

Planning Application Types in Bath & North East Somerset

Based on 1393 applications tracked between 2026-02-11 and 2026-09-01.

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Full Application

398 applications

29% of all applications

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Tree Works Notification in Con Area

291 applications

21% of all applications

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Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts)

192 applications

14% of all applications

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Discharge of Condition

139 applications

10% of all applications

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LB Discharge of Condition

55 applications

4% of all applications

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Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) 192

39 applications

3% of all applications

bar_chart Bath & North East Somerset Planning Statistics

1393
Applications tracked
831
Unique locations
Full Application
Most common type
10
Application categories

Data period: 2026-02-11 to 2026-09-01 · Updated 2 September 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Bath & North East Somerset

PlanWatch currently holds 1,393 Bath & North East Somerset planning records across 831 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-02-11 to 2026-09-01. The most common categories in this dataset are Full Application (398), Tree Works Notification in Con Area (291), Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) (192).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

Recent Planning Applications in Bath & North East Somerset

Latest applications submitted to Bath & North East Somerset council.

26/03328/FUL 2026-09-01

Erection of a single-storey side extension following demolition of the existing side additions, together with associated internal alterations.

29 Station Road, Welton, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2BA

Pending Consideration
26/03303/TCA 2026-08-31

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) T1 - fell to ground level. Box Elder Maple (Acer negundo) T2 - crown lift to approximately 1.8-2m over the driveway and lift the crown above the wall to provide approximately 0.3-0.5m clearance.

Elmsleigh , Bathampton Lane, Bathampton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6SW

Pending Consideration
26/03305/TC5 2026-08-31

Ash T1 - removal of dead and broken branches ( amended description )

Hazelwood, 36 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PW

TP5/TC5 Exempt from consent
26/03307/TCA 2026-08-31

11x Ash - removal, deadwood and branch drop.

National Trust Compound Buildings, Church Lane, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

Pending Consideration
26/03308/TCA 2026-08-31

Silver Birch - remove.

Church Gate House , Church Lane, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TU

Pending Consideration
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Objecting to a Planning Application in Bath & North East Somerset

Bath & North East Somerset Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Bath & North East Somerset's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Bath & North East Somerset Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bath & North East Somerset Planning

How do I check planning applications in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Bath & North East Somerset. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Bath & North East Somerset, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Bath & North East Somerset council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
Most planning applications in Bath & North East Somerset are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Bath & North East Somerset in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.
What planning applications don't need permission in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
Some developments in Bath & North East Somerset fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Bath & North East Somerset council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Bath & North East Somerset? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Bath & North East Somerset may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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