Bath and North East Somerset Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Unitary Authority • South West
Council Information
- Council Type
- Unitary Authority
- Region / Nation
- South West
- Website
- https://www.bathnes.gov.uk
Planning Statistics
20
Conservation Areas
560
Listed Buildings
18
Brownfield Sites
260
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in Bath and North East Somerset
Planning permission rules in Bath and North East Somerset Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Bath and North East Somerset Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath and North East Somerset Council has 20 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — Bath and North East Somerset
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 560
- Conservation Areas
- 20
- Brownfield Sites
- 18
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 260
- Article 4 Directions
- 5