The Bath and North East Somerset Council's Planning Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on several development proposals, including new housing, variations to existing permissions, and changes of use for residential properties.

Applications for Planning Permission

The committee's agenda is expected to include several applications for planning permission.

Erection of a Car-Free Self-Build Dwelling at the Site of Former Folly Inn Brewery and Pleasure Ground, Lane Hampton Row to Grosvenor Bridge, Bathwick, Bath

This application seeks permission for the erection of a car-free, self-build dwelling. The site is located within the Bathwick ward and is described as the Site of Former Folly Inn Brewery And Pleasure Ground. The proposal has faced objections from various consultees, including Arboriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Greener Places Team, and Waste Services, citing concerns over impacts on trees, heritage assets, ecological value, green infrastructure, and waste management. The officer's recommendation is to refuse the application due to conflicts with numerous development plan policies and national planning policy framework (NPPF) guidelines, particularly concerning loss of open space, flood risk, character and appearance, heritage, landscape, residential amenity, highways, trees, and ecology.

Variation of Condition for a Self-Build Dwelling at the Site of Former Nursery, Bailbrook Lane, Lower Swainswick, Bath

This application seeks a variation of condition 23 (Plans List) of a previous permission for the erection of a self-build dwelling. The site is located in Lower Swainswick. Objections have been raised by ward councillors and third parties concerning the Green Belt, historic environment, design, residential amenity, landscape, and the reliability of submitted information. Concerns include increased building height, scale, and massing, which are considered to harm the openness of the Green Belt and the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed Bailbrook Mission Church. The officer's assessment, however, suggests that the proposed changes are moderate and that the building remains sympathetic to its context, leading to a recommendation to permit the variation, subject to conditions.

Construction of Seven New Dwellings at Proposed Development Site, Lansdown View, Twerton, Bath

This application proposes the construction of seven new dwellings with associated access improvements and external works at Lansdown View in Twerton. The site falls within the Bath World Heritage Site. Councillor Dine Romero has objected, raising concerns about the appropriateness of the access road for emergency and recycling vehicles, the ecological value of the land, and the accuracy of supporting documentation. The proposal is noted to replicate a previous application that was refused but allowed on appeal. The officer's assessment indicates that the proposal is acceptable in principle and complies with relevant planning policies, leading to a recommendation to delegate permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Change of Use from C3 to C2 (Children's Home) at 26 Lulworth Road, Keynsham

This application seeks to change the use of a property from C3 (Residential) to C2 (Children's Home). The site is located in Keynsham South. Keynsham Town Council has objected, citing insufficient information regarding operational details, parking and highway impacts, and residential amenity. Local residents have also raised concerns about suitability of the location, limited outdoor space, noise, anti-social behaviour, lack of supervision, and impact on property values. Bath and North East Somerset Council's Strategic Commissioning team supports the application due to a recognised need for such placements. The officer's assessment concludes that the proposal is acceptable in principle and would not cause significant harm to residential amenity or highway safety, leading to a recommendation to permit the change of use.

Change of Use from C3 (Residential) to C2 (Children's Home) at 1 Broadlands Avenue, Keynsham

Similar to the previous application, this proposal seeks to change the use of a property from C3 (Residential) to C2 (Children's Home) at 1 Broadlands Avenue in Keynsham North. Keynsham Town Council and ward councillors have objected, citing concerns about parking, highway safety, suitability of the location due to past incidents, noise, anti-social behaviour, and the intensity of the proposed use. Bath and North East Somerset Council's Strategic Commissioning team supports the application due to a need for local residential placements for children in care. The officer's assessment concludes that the proposal is acceptable in principle and would not cause significant harm to residential amenity or highway safety, recommending permission.

Other Agenda Items

In addition to planning applications, the committee is expected to receive updates on new planning appeals lodged, decisions received, and dates of forthcoming hearings/inquiries. A quarterly performance report covering the period from July to September 2026 is also expected to be presented, detailing application determination times, dwelling decisions, appeal outcomes, enforcement investigations, and works to trees. The report is also expected to include information on Section 106 Agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, as well as the council's five-year housing land supply.

The meeting is open to the public, with provisions for public speaking on planning applications. Advance notice is required for those wishing to speak.