Windows and doors in Bath
9,624 applications since 1996. 7,266 approved and 588 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 480 | 187 | 3 |
| 2025 | 523 | 388 | 9 |
| 2024 | 501 | 364 | 10 |
| 2023 | 466 | 362 | 11 |
| 2022 | 457 | 350 | 14 |
| 2021 | 476 | 387 | 16 |
| 2020 | 373 | 280 | 17 |
| 2019 | 432 | 335 | 15 |
| 2018 | 433 | 326 | 19 |
| 2017 | 455 | 332 | 26 |
| 2016 | 399 | 320 | 10 |
| 2015 | 364 | 279 | 22 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset | 1,654 | 200 | about 1 in 9 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |