Springfield Farm , Smitham's Hill, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6DA

Pending Consideration 26/01266/FUL
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
BS40 6DA

Description

Use as an independent dwelling house without complying with holiday occupancy restriction, with ancillary car parking and outdoor amenity space

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#153 of 282

Bath is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #228 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Bath decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #17 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #43 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #228 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #172 of 282
86%
Minor dwellings approved
176 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,835
Total decisions
96 refused in 2025