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Ask an Architect 20th March 2021

February 22, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT event, Uncategorized

Bath Preservation Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of three virtual Ask an Architect sessions this 2021! Ask an Architect is an excellent design advice service offered by the Royal Institute of British Architects in partnership with Bath Preservation Trust to support design projects in the city of Bath. Visitors are invited to book…

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Monopole at Larkhall Sports Club Permitted by Planning Committee

February 10, 2021Bath Preservation Trust5G, AONB/GB, News, Planning Committee, World Heritage Site

A planning application (20/03255/FUL) for the erection of a 23.4m monopole at Larkhall Sports Club was permitted by Planning Committee on 10th February. Councillors acknowledged the visual impact to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Green Belt, however a slimmed down monopole design was felt to be an improvement and less visually invasive. Councillors…

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BPT Responds to Bath City Centre Security Consultation

February 4, 2021Bath Preservation TrustConsultations, Public Realm, World Heritage Site

The Trust has responded to the public consultation for the proposed implementation of security measures within Bath’s city centre. Proposals focus on the restriction of vehicle access at busy times for pedestrian safety, as part of a wider package of measures to address increasing concerns of terrorist threats in the UK. The consultation documentation can…

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We’ve responded to the Government consultation on extending permitted development rights in Conservation Areas. The changes would harm heritage and the diversity and vitality of our high streets, and facilitate the creation of poor-quality homes.

January 29, 2021Bath Preservation TrustConsultations, News, Planning policy news

We are specifically concerned that unlike some of the recent changes to permitted development, this consultation proposes that a new permitted development right to change use from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to residential (C3) would apply in conservation areas. Diversity is critical to the vitality and vibrancy of historic towns and shopping streets….

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Appeal Allows Redevelopment of Plumb Center as Example of “High-Quality and Innovative Industrial Architecture”

January 26, 2021Bath Preservation TrustAppeal Decision, News, Student Housing, World Heritage Site

An appeal against the planning authority’s decision to refuse the redevelopment of the Plumb Center site to provide mixed student accommodation and light industrial space (18/05047/FUL) has been allowed. BPT objected to the scheme on grounds of (student) housing type and scale within the vernacular residential context. You can see our previous objection in full…

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BPT Responds to Local Authority’s Installation of City Centre ‘Parklets’

January 26, 2021Bath Preservation TrustPublic Realm, World Heritage Site

As part of the temporary vehicle restrictions to Kingsmead Square, two parklets and associated bicycle parking have been temporarily installed in parking bays, informed by the September 2019 trial scheme. The parklets incorporate seating and planting to reclaim the square’s pedestrian character whilst facilitating social-distancing. The scheme has installed two further parklets in designated parking…

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Future of Friends’ Meeting House Secured

January 22, 2021Bath Preservation TrustConsultations, Listed Building, News, World Heritage Site

Proposals have been consented for the relocation of Toppings bookshop and associated alterations to the Grade II listed Friends’ Meeting House on York Street. The historic has been vacant for a long time, and the Trust welcomed the prospect of bringing it back into use. We undertook a site visit and pre-application consultation with the…

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BPT Responds to Initial Bath River Line Consultations

January 21, 2021Bath Preservation TrustConsultations, News, Public Realm

   A public consultation invited initial feedback to the Bath River Line green infrastructure project to rejuvenate the river corridor through Bath, from Newbridge to Batheaston. The project will consider improvements to towpaths, parks and open spaces, and public realm directly next to the river. Consultation included designs for Brassmill Lane Park, Kelston’s Field, Norfolk…

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Caroline Kay to Step Down as Chief Executive of Bath Preservation Trust in April 2021 after Pandemic Delay

January 14, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT Updates, News

After more than thirteen outstanding years as Chief Executive of Bath Preservation Trust, and in the last year staying on to see the Trust through the toughest days of the COVID impact, Caroline Kay has decided to step down later this spring. Caroline has worked tirelessly for the Trust and she leaves the Trust in…

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A Seasonal Message from the Chair and Chief Executive

December 24, 2020Bath Preservation TrustBPT Newsletter

We are pleased to share a 9-minute video reviewing the past year, and looking forward to the future. Please note that this was recorded before the most recent Christmas travel changes were put in place. From everyone at the Trust, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

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