Construction of a controversial block of flats has been halted after residents raised concerns.
The planning consultant of the development at 43 Upper Oldfield Park has submitted a retrospective planning application after Bath and North East Somerset Council put a stop notice on the site.
Work on a block of 14 flats has already started but residents of the community say the look of the building does not reflect the approved plans.
The retrospective application, submitted by Willis and Co, seeks approval for the work which has already been carried out.
If it is rejected, the building may have to be knocked down and rebuilt under the conditions of the original, approved application.
Oldfield Park residents have asked for the flats to be built according to the accepted proposals.
There have been a total of four applications, the first three of which were rejected because the development was judged to be too big.
Willis and Co planning consultant, Marc Willis, said: "We have been discussing changes with the council and expect a new application to be made in the next few days, to make it a better building."
Councillor David Dixon (Lib-Dems, Oldfield), pictured, said: "The developer knew what the consent was and they have basically begun building what was in their first application.
"It is a disgrace how they thought residents wouldn't notice. I will be pushing for a new application to be refused."
Resident Lynn Harrington said: "It's outrageous that they think they can get away with building a scheme this large without proper planning permission."
Another resident, Frances Trosburg, added: "I was shocked when I saw how much bigger this block was getting.
" It makes a mockery of our planning laws and the whole process of planning and council checks on building.
"It's disgraceful what these developers are getting away with. They're more or less building the scheme the council refused."
