Bay Tree House , The Barton, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9AJ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/02639/CLPU
Council
Date received
13 Jul 2026
Postcode
BA2 9AJ

Description

Removal of existing vehicular access timber gates and part of stone boundary wall. Rebuild wall in different position with new stone piers and sliding gates to improve access from The Barton. Replace side gate with matching timber gate (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development). 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