Abbey planning approval rate
Abbey ward in Bath & NE Somerset has a 94.7% approval rate based on 1,645 planning decisions. Bath & NE Somerset overall: 90.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
Abbey sits slightly above the Bath & NE Somerset average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Abbey compares
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Recent decisions in Abbey
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
In Bath & NE Somerset, 1 in 11 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Common refusal reasons in Bath & NE Somerset
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✓ Appeal success rates
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