The Old Dairy , 34 Bathford Hill, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7SL Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/02722/TCA
Council
Date received
20 Jul 2026
Postcode
BA1 7SL

Description

T1 Silver Birch - comprises a bifurcated stem arising from near ground level with a tightly included union exhibiting an open longitudinal crack between the co-dominant stems. Included bark unions of this nature are recognised structural defects that reduce the mechanical integrity of the stem attachment and increase the likelihood of progressive failure as loading increases with age. Removal of T1. Two types of tree have been identified as potential replacements in the arboricult… 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
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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