Bathwick Hill House , Bathwick Hill, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6HA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/02708/TPO - Tree Works subject to TPO
Council
Date received
20 Jul 2026
Postcode
BA2 6HA
Type
Tree Works subject to TPO

Description

1.Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) - Reduce height to 3 ft above pollard points (i.e by about 8/9ft) and reshape sides by 7/8ft, to allow light into pool area and reduce overhang from swimming pool roof. 2. Holm Oak ( Quercus Ilex) at back end of swimming pool Building - Remove two lowest limbs and reduce back overhang by 2/3 m to to give clearance to roof and light into building. - Leave Uprights to keep natural canopy, no height reduction. 3. 2 x Small Lime Trees ( Tillia) - To dismantle to near ground level, as completely supressed by its surroundings. Re plant suitable shrubbery in place of them. Data via plota.co.uk

Bath
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#157 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bath is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #236 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bath decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #17 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #26 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #236 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #199 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
172 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,817
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026