®Planning appeal decision
19 Union Street, Bath, BA1 1RS
Planning appeal 6004338 at 19 Union Street, Bath, BA1 1RS (Bath and North East Somerset) was dismissed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector Juliet Rogers, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 16-19 Union Street, or its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
retrospective works to the ground floor shopfront of the Grade II listed building, comprising repainting, installation of new non-illuminated fascia signage and one non- illuminated hanging sign, and replacement of door handles with bespoke metal handles. N o internal works, demolition or illumination are proposed
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- retail
- Inspector
- Juliet Rogers
- Postcode
- BA1 1RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 16-19 Union Street, or its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the City of Bath World Heritage Site, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area
What decided it
The use of contemporary acrylic materials for signage, which would create a shiny, reflective appearance fundamentally at odds with the traditional painted wooden shopfronts of the Grade II listed building, resulting in less than substantial harm that cannot be justified by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy B4Core Strategy Policy CP6Placemaking Plan Policy D1Placemaking Plan Policy D2Placemaking Plan Policy D3Placemaking Plan Policy D4Placemaking Plan Policy D5Placemaking Plan Policy D9Placemaking Plan Policy D10Placemaking Plan Policy HE1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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