James House , James Street West, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2BR Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/02678/TCA - Tree Works Notification in Con Area
Council
Date received
15 Jul 2026
Postcode
BA1 2BR
Type
Tree Works Notification in Con Area

Description

Sycamore (Group 1) - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 2m American sweet gum (T1) - Crown lift to 2.2m Remove small diameter branches below 50mm in diameter overhanging seating. Prune back to main stem. American sweet gum (T2) - Formative prune. Crown lift small diameter branching to 2.3m above parking bays and prune away branch tips close to building to achieve 1.5m clearance. Prune branches less than 50mm in diameter only. 5no. Common ash (T4, T6, T7, T12, T13) - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 2m Prune away from building to achieve required clearance. 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