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William Beckford’s long-lost grotto tunnel is found – Bath Preservation Trust now plans to restore historic feature

December 7, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBeckford, BPT Projects, Museums, News

The historic paddocks surrounding a famous Bath landmark are being restored to enable visitors to experience a glimpse of William Beckford’s gardens as they were presented almost 200 years ago – and as part of the restoration works the long-lost grotto tunnel has now been discovered. Since 1827, William Beckford’s extraordinary tower has been a…

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New Quick Guide from BPT Advises How All Old Homes Can Help Cut Carbon

November 30, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT Projects, Climate Emergency, Listed Building, World Heritage Site

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) has created an online guide to low carbon living for residents of older homes. From using old blankets and duvets to improve loft and underfloor insulation, to harvesting rainwater for outside cleaning jobs, regularly bleeding radiators and adopting carbon cutting behaviours, the guide has plenty of ideas to help reduce energy…

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Become a Panel Member at Bath Preservation Trust

November 26, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT event, BPT Projects, Consultations, News

Join BPT’s Architecture Planning and Place Committee alongside other built and natural environment sector advisors to support the mission and purpose of the Trust. Bath Preservation Trust is a non-profit organisation striving to ensure the future success of the city of Bath World Heritage Site through conservation, education and museums. BPT works collaboratively with communities,…

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Planning Update: November 2021

November 12, 2021Bath Preservation TrustPlanning policy news, Planning Updates, Public Realm, World Heritage Site

The latest on local consultations, planning applications and appeals across Bath and its environs, as well as national planning news. You can read BPT’s Planning Update for November 2021 here.

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What Can We Do on #WorldPlanningDay?

November 8, 2021Bath Preservation TrustClimate Emergency, Town Planning, Uncategorized

This year’s World Planning Day coincides with COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference hosted this year in Glasgow. What better time is there to consider the role of our planning system and historic buildings in tackling the challenge of climate change? We maintain that “the greenest building is the one that already exists” –…

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Enjoy a Gorgeous Georgian Christmas at No.1 Royal Crescent

November 4, 2021Bath Preservation TrustUncategorized

Bath’s most iconic address celebrates the festive season with a new visitor experience, authentic decorations and a very special visitor… Combining entertainment, fascinating historical insights, plus a chance to meet Father Christmas and one of his elves, No.1 Royal Crescent is like nowhere else in Bath to experience the magic of Christmas. Running from 1…

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Planning Update: October 2021

October 28, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT Updates, News, Planning Updates

The latest on local consultations, planning applications and appeals across Bath and its environs, as well as national planning news. You can read BPT’s Planning Update for October 2021 here.

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BPT Responds to Latest Design Revisions to Bath Quays North Scheme

October 28, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBath Quays, Major development site, Planning Updates

BPT has responded to the latest revised plans for the Bath Quays North Scheme (application 20/04965/ERES). The design has been amended to introduce more variety in the elevations of the building plots, particularly as viewed as part of the riverside. A stronger vertical emphasis has been introduced to ‘break up’ the strong horizontal line of…

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Sign up for the Bathscape Views and Vistas Workshop

October 21, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBathscape, World Heritage Site

What’s your favourite view? Do you have a favourite view in the Bathscape area? Bathscape (a project in partnership with BPT) are looking for volunteers to research and share their favourite viewpoints in and around the city. Using photography, fieldwork, and online research you can help share the importance, history and ever-changing face of our…

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Bath Preservation Trust Responds to Consultations on Local Plan Partial Update and Changes to Supplementary Planning Documents

October 21, 2021Bath Preservation TrustConsultations, Planning policy news

BPT has responded to 4 local planning consultations, including the Local Plan Partial Update and revised Sustainable Construction and Retrofitting Supplementary Planning Document. Whilst we recognise the approach of B&NES Council is amongst the most forward-thinking of local Planning Authorities in the country,  and we welcome and support the primacy of the Climate and Ecological…

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