April Planning Update
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 April 2022 here.
March Planning Update
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 March 2022 here.
BPT Responds to Public Consultation For Up to Additional 300 Homes on Sulis Down Plateau
BPT has responded to the public consultation for Phases 3 & 4 of the development at Sulis Down, proposing up to an additional 300 homes. Phase 1 has already been permitted for 171 homes, which are currently in delivery. We maintain concerns regarding the continued development ‘creep’ of this site without a comprehensive, site-wide masterplan,…
Winter Planning Update
We wish you all a Happy New Year! 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 December 2021 here, and our latest Planning Update for January 2022 here.
William Beckford’s long-lost grotto tunnel is found – Bath Preservation Trust now plans to restore historic feature
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…
New Quick Guide from BPT Advises How All Old Homes Can Help Cut Carbon
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…
Become a Panel Member at Bath Preservation Trust
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,…
Planning Update: October 2021
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.
Bath Preservation Trust appoints new CEO
Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) has appointed Alex Sherman as its new Chief Executive. Alex – who joins BPT after seven years as Head of Business for the South West Heritage Trust – will take up his new role on 4 October 2021. Alex says “I am delighted to be joining Bath Preservation Trust at such…
Bath Preservation Trust appoints Design Team for Beckford’s Tower
Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) has announced that architects Thomas Ford & Partners and quantity surveyors Stenning & Co have been appointed to lead the design work for the £3.3 million Our Tower project. The Our Tower plan, which is funded by Historic England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will address urgent repair and conservation…