New Applications
Use the links below (arranged in application number order within week) to see the details on new applications that Watchdog thinks might be of interest to readers.
In addition to these, we have noticed that the first of the series of listed building applications by Network Rail in preparation for electrification are being lodged. Although many of the applications for the electrification of the GWR will be outside the area normally covered by Watchdog, we know that a number of our readers are very interested in the plans submitted by Network Rail. We have therefore created an additional page specifically for Network Rail's electrification applications so that they are all in one place and easy to find.
Click on the Application link to read the entry on the planning file. This link also allows the on-line comment facility to be used, if wished.
Entries will be removed from this page when it is no longer possible to comment on them.
Week Commencing 8th December 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 11/11/2019 | 43 Upper Oldfield Park BA2 3LB |
Erection of 2 storey dwelling with detached 2 storey garage and associated parking using existing access on land to the rear of 43 Upper Oldfield Park. | 19/04909/FUL
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| 20/11/2019 | Newark Works 1-4 Riverside Business Park BA2 3DW |
Internal and external alterations to Newark Works to provide Creative Employment Workspace (Total 4,974m2 GIA), including A3 use for not more than 10% of the total new floor area. | 19/05070/LBA
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| 27/11/2019 | Former Timber Drying Shed Spring Gardens Road BA2 6PW |
Refurbishment of the existing building to accommodate a cafe space at ground floor and holiday accommodation on the first and second floor. | 19/05149/FUL
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| 27/11/2019 | Mitchells & Butlers Old Police Station Orange Grove BA1 1LP |
Re-positioning of existing planters forming a boundary to permitted external seating area and installation of new lighting posts fixed to and between planters. | 19/05156/FUL
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| 27/11/2019 | Western Riverside Development Area Midland Road BA2 3DR |
Approval of reserved matters (scale, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline application 06/01733/EOUT for the erection of 2 no. 5-storey buildings comprising 290 student bedrooms (Sui Generis); retail floorspace (Class A1); bin and cycle stores, plant rooms, and associated landscaping works. | 19/05165/ERES
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Week Commencing 1st December 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 21/11/2019 | Cleveland Bridge Bathwick BA1 5DH |
Refurbishment of the full structure on a like for like basis. Works comprise concrete repair, steel repair, repainting, cleaning, waterproofing, joint installation, resurfacing and updating of street furniture. The deck slab will be strengthened. | 19/05077/LBA
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Week Commencing 24th November 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 13/10/2019 | 16 Cheap Street BA1 1NA |
Display of no.1 fascia sign to be positioned centrally along the fascia board with the address '16 Cheap Street' to be positioned along the bottom right of the fascia. Display of no.1 hanging sign. The hanging sign is to be attached to the current premises' projecting iron bars. | 19/04475/AR
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| 12/11/2019 | Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases Upper Borough Walls BA1 1RL |
Change of use from hospital (Use Class D1) to 169 -bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) and 66 sq m of restaurant/café (Use Class A3); to include publicly accessible restaurant, health spa, bar, lounge/meeting spaces at ground and first floor; external alterations to East Wing roof including removal of lift room and flu, demolition and replacement of roof top plant area and extension to existing pitched roof; demolition and replacement of modern infill development to south elevation and new infill development to north elevation of the East Wing internal courtyard and new glazed roof to spa area; removal of modern external staircase to rear of West Wing and replacement infill development and glazed link to new extension; demolition and replacement of 3rd storey extension to West Wing; alterations to the roof of West Wing including new lift shaft and plant screen; erection of 4-storey extension to rear of West Wing with glazed link/conservatory space; removal of two trees; landscaping and associated works. | 19/04933/FUL
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| 12/11/2019 | Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases Upper Borough Walls BA1 1RL |
Internal and external alterations associated with proposed conversion to hotel (Use Class C1); demolition and replacement of modern infill extension, new glazed roof and new infill development of northern elevation to internal courtyard of East Wing; alterations to the roof of east and West Wings; removal of external staircase to West Wing and replacement with glazed link to new extension and replacement infill development; abutment of new glazed structure with West Wing chapel south wall; demolition and replacement of 3rd floor extension to West Wing and additional plant screen and lift overrun to West Wing roof; partial demolition of the boundary wall on Parsonage Lane; construction of replacement glass screen to main internal ground floor lobby of West Wing; changes to internal layout and consequential changes to internal partitions and other fabric. | 19/04934/LBA
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Week Commencing 3rd November 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 25/10/2019 | Farrow & Ball 124 Walcot Street BA1 5BG |
Removal of 3no. existing signage brackets and replacement with 2no. double sided non-illuminated hanging signs. | 19/04680/AR
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| 28/10/2019 | Farrow & Ball 124 Walcot Street BA1 5BG |
External alterations to include installation of 2no double sided hanging signs on shop front. | 19/04712/LBA
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| 29/10/2019 | Fairfield Arms 1 Fairfield Park Road BA1 6JN |
Erection of three dwellings and associated works following demolition of existing public house. | 19/04730/FUL
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Week Commencing 27th October 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 22/10/2019 | 2 Saracen Street BA1 5BR |
Installation of painted ghost sign to rendered north elevation gable end (Retrospective). | 19/04605/LBA
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| 22/10/2019 | 2 Saracen Street BA1 5BR |
Painted sign to rendered north elevation gable end (Retrospective). | 19/04606/AR
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| 23/10/2019 | Coventry Building Society 2A Wood Street BA1 2JQ |
Installation of external security bars, replacement of glass shop front and redecoration of exterior. | 19/04629/FUL
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| 23/10/2019 | Coventry Building Society 2A Wood Street BA1 2JQ |
Internal and external alterations including new doors, partitions and finishes, removal/re-location of existing doors, partitions and finishes, modifications to M and E fittings and services routes, strengthening to existing timber floor, installation of security bars, replacement glass to shop front and redecoration to exterior. | 19/04630/LBA
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| 23/10/2019 | Sydney Wharf Railway Bridge Sydney Place BA2 6BH |
Display of 2 no. signs (strike plate) for information purposes on railway overbridge. | 19/04647/LBA
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| 23/10/2019 | Bridge Over Railway Sydney Road BA2 6BH |
Display of 2 no. signs (strike plates) to railway overbridge parapet walls. | 19/04648/LBA
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Week Commencing 20th October 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 15/10/2019 | 210-211 Lower Bristol Road BA2 3DQ (See Note 1) |
Replacement of reinforced pier to ensure structural stability of retained arches. | 19/04499/REG03
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| 15/10/2019 | 210-211 Lower Bristol Road BA2 3DQ (See Note 1) |
External works to replace reinforced pier to ensure structural stability of retained arches. | 19/04500/REG13
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Note 1: The planning file entries shows the Bayer Building as the location address so we have used that in the entries above, but the application drawings make it clear that the address is wrong and the Retained Arches are what is left after the demolitions wrongly given consent (see Note 2) by 16/05348/REG03 (Bath Quays Bridge, Green Park Road) had taken place.
Note 2: The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 makes it clear that demolitions of listed and curtilage listed buildings can only take place when a planning permission is granted and a replacement development contract has been placed. The end of the site containing the Foundry Building and Boiler House and the two removed arches were in the end of the South Quays site which was specifically identified as outline only (it was the west end of the site which had full permission) and the contract placed did not cover any replacement for the now demolished buildings. The above applications are therefore to repair damage caused by unlawful demolitions. The council as both applicant and decision maker cannot pretend that they were unaware of this offence. Bath deserved better.
Week Commencing 6th October 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 03/10/2019 | 19 Cheap Street BA1 1NA |
Display of 2 No. non-illuminated built up letters , 1 No non-illuminated projection sign, 2 No. street names (vinyl), 6 No. first floor window graphics contravision, 5 No. first floor frosted graphics and 2 No. ground floor window graphics. | 19/04327/AR
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| 04/10/2019 | 19 Cheap Street BA1 1NA |
External alterations for the display of 2 No. non-illuminated built up letters, 1 No. non-illuminated projection sign, 2 No. street names (vinyl), 6 No. first floor window graphics contravision, 5 No. first floor frosted graphics and 2 No. ground floor window graphics. | 19/04347/LBA
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Week Commencing 15th September 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 05/09/2019 | Depot Site Station Road BA1 3DY |
Erection of 18 No. dwellings (Class C3) and associated access and landscaping works. | 19/03943/FUL
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Week Commencing 25th August 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 20/08/2019 | All Saints Church Upper Weston BA1 4BT |
Erection of single storey extension to church with associated landscaping works. | 19/03731/FUL
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Week Commencing 18th August 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 12/08/2019 | Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive BA2 5AH |
External works for the general repairs and maintenance of the Cupola and Clock Tower. | 19/03611/LBA
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Week Commencing 11th August 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 24/06/2019 | The Fine Cheese Company 29-31 Walcot Street BA1 5BN |
External alterations for the erection of 2 No. awnings to the front of the property and replacement of signage. | 19/02831/LBA
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| 02/07/2019 | The Fine Cheese Company 29-31 Walcot Street BA1 5BN |
Installation of a hanging sign and two printed canvas awnings to front. Update of existing signs. (Regularisation). | 19/02988/AR
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Week Commencing 4th August 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 24/07/2019 | Percy Community Centre New King Street BA1 2BN |
Refurbishment of the Percy Community Centre including demolition of a detached prefabricated building and construction of a new sports hall (Resubmission). | 19/03337/FUL
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Week Commencing 21st July 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 16/07/2019 | Sydney Gardens BA2 6BH |
External alterations to include installation of railings to low balustrade wall. | 19/03211/LBA
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Week Commencing 9th June 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 22/05/2019 | Bath City Football Club High Street, Twerton BA2 1DB |
Mixed-use redevelopment of Twerton Park and adjoining land, comprising of; replacement spectator stand, new east terrace and playing pitch (levelling with 3G surface); 12no. affordable dwellings (C3 Use), 33no. co-living apartments (Sui Generis); 356 beds of student accommodation (Sui Generis); community function space (D1 Use); gymnasium (D2 use); commercial units (A1/A2/A3/A4/A5 and AA Uses); modifications to the external appearance of the existing retail and residential units (providing 6no. additional apartments) between 105 and 116 High Street; associated landscaping and public realm works. | 19/02276/FUL
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Week Commencing 2nd June 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 24/05/2019 | 6 Lower Borough Walls BA1 1QR |
Internal alterations to install cafe counter and shelving, free standing bench seating and dry lining to basement wall and to replace existing air conditioning unit and existing kitchen extraction hood system. | 19/02329/LBA
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Week Commencing 12th May 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 25/04/2019 | Hartwells Of Bath Newbridge Road BA1 2PP |
Outline application with all matters reserved except for access and layout comprising the demolition of the existing buildings on the site; construction of replacement buildings ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys providing a mixed use development comprising up to 104 residential units (Class C3 Use), up to 186 student bedrooms (Sui Generis Use), and a commercial retail unit (flexible A1/A3 Use); formation of new vehicular access from Newbridge Road, construction of new access ramp, and provision of vehicle parking spaces; provision of new shared bicycle and pedestrian sustainable transport route through the site and formation of new access and linkages on the eastern and western boundary; provision of hard and soft landscaping scheme across entire site. | 19/01854/OUT
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Week Commencing 21st April 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 03/04/2019 | Land North Of Kennet House Sydney Road BA2 6NR |
Erection of a three storey dwelling. | 19/01391/FUL
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Week Commencing 24th March 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 25/02/2019 | Field Between City Farm And Cotswold View The Hollow Bath |
Erection of 9 dwellings with associated access, parking, drainage and landscaping. | 19/00786/FUL
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Week Commencing 10th February 2019
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 30/01/2019 | Bath Equestrian Centre Middle Hill Weston Farm Lane BA1 4HL |
Construction of 26 dwellings, including the replacement of the existing dwelling (25 net additional dwellings), improvements to Weston Farm Lane and associated infrastructure and landscaping works. | 19/00410/OUT
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Week Commencing 9th December 2018
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 30/11/2018 | 23 Broad Street BA1 5LN |
External alterations to include repainting front facade from burgundy to grey up to first floor level. | 18/05351/LBA
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Week Commencing 9th September 2018
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 22/08/2018 | Chivers House Windsor Bridge Road BA2 3DT |
Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide 95no. dwellings across two separate buildings. External works including hard and soft landscaping and site clearance works with land set aside for the future facilitation of a Sustainable Transport Route. Proposed vehicular access to Windsor Bridge Road and provision of 26no. vehicular parking spaces and cycle parking. | 18/03797/FUL
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Week Commencing 15th April 2018
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 05/04/2018 | Land To The Rear Of 89 To123 Englishcombe Lane Bath |
Development of 37 residential dwellings (Use Class C3, including affordable housing), vehicular and pedestrian access, open space, landscaping, drainage, related infrastructure and engineering works. | 18/01516/REG04
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Week Commencing 21st January 2018
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 16/01/2018 | Food Machinery 2000 Ltd Comfortable Place BA1 3AJ |
Erection of 26 flats with cycle storage and car parking, refuse store, footpath linkage, revised access arrangements, landscaping and associated works, following demolition of 2 x 2 bed flats and 180m2 of office space. | 18/00201/FUL
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Week Commencing 25th November 2012
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 09/11/2012 | 3 Brunel Square BA1 1SX |
Internal alterations to vaults to provide fittings and layout in connection with conversion to restaurant use to include advertisement and stone walls to be repaired and sealed with non toxic sealant. | 12/04950/LBA
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Week Commencing 7th October 2012
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 29/09/2012 | 9 Brunel Square BA1 1SX |
Installation of new restaurant within a finished new build shell. | 12/04317/LBA
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| 01/10/2012 | 2 Brunel Square BA1 1SX |
Internal alterations to vault to provide fittings and layout in connection with conversion to an artisan bakery and cafe. | 12/04319/LBA
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Week Commencing 22nd April 2012
| Date | Address | Description | Application |
| 10/04/2012 | Victoria Bridge Bath |
Emergency works to install a temporary Mabey girder above the existing bridge deck for the purpose of: a. Providing an independent system of support to the existing bridge deck to prevent collapse in the event of failure. b. Allowing temporary pedestrian access across the River for members of the public. c. Providing safe means of access to facilitate a third phase of work, which will enable the route across the River at Victoria Bridge to be reopened to the public on a permanent basis. d. Investigation works to the Bridge's foundations to inform design of the above future works (Retrospective). | 12/01613/REG03
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| 10/04/2012 | Victoria Bridge Bath |
Emergency works to install a temporary Mabey girder above the existing bridge deck for the purpose of: a. Providing an independent system of support to the existing bridge deck to prevent collapse in the event of failure. b. Allowing temporary pedestrian access across the River for members of the public. c. Providing safe means of access to facilitate a third phase of work, which will enable the route across the River at Victoria Bridge to be reopened to the public on a permanent basis. d. Investigation works to the Bridge's foundations to inform design of the above future works (Regularisation). | 12/01614/REG13
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