Rear extension alterations at Trevone, Sham Castle Lane, Bathwick, Bath

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Bath Planning Committee on 8 Jul 2026.

26/01193/VARApproved

Earlier permissions

Earlier permissions covered a rear and side extension in 2014 and the wider current scheme in January 2026.

“14/04269/FUL - Erection of single storey rear and side extension and first floor side extension following demolition of outbuilding, permitted 14.11.2014”

“25/04461/FUL - Erection of single storey rear extension, roof alterations, dormer window, landscaping, upgrades to fenestration and facias and soffits, permitted 23.01.2026”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the amendments were acceptable and accorded with the relevant design, heritage and highway considerations.

“The proposal by reason of its design, siting, scale, massing, layout and materials is acceptable and contributes and responds to the local context and maintains the character and appearance of the surrounding area.”

“The proposed development is within two World Heritage Sites and therefore consideration must be given to the effect the proposal might have on the settings of these World Heritage Sites.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The Highways Officer raised no objection, while two objections concerned residential amenity, charred timber and removal of the green roof.

“- residential amenity harm due to the size of the approved extension - proposed materials (charred timber) - removal of green roof…”

Officer report

Main planning issues

Officers found the gates and timber cladding acceptable, with no material visual, highway or residential amenity harm from the proposed changes.

“One element of the scheme is the widening of the driveway and the installation of timber gates. A new stone pier to the western side of the access entrance would be built in stone to match the existing which is appropriate. The proposed gates constructed in simple vertical boarded timber are considered to be of an acceptable and sympathetic appearance. and would sit comfortably alongside the traditional stone boundary features.”

“Objections submitted raise concerns regarding harmful impact on residential amenity due to the size of the rear extension. No enlargement is proposed with this application with change in materials and removal of green roof being the only proposed changes to this element of the scheme. These changes would not impact residential amenity through loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact.”

Officer report

Conditions attached

Permission required a three-year commencement, approval of a timber cladding sample before external wall construction and compliance with the listed plans.

“2 No construction of the external walls of the development shall commence until a sample of the timber cladding has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.”

“3 Plans List (Compliance) The development/works hereby permitted shall only be implemented in accordance with the plans as set out in the plans list.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Bath Planning Committee minutes, 8 July 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Bath's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Bath
Date
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

56 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 12 against officer advice.

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