At a Council meeting on 10 July B&NES adopted the core strategy by 40 votes to 21 with 1 abstention, taking into account the main modifications demanded by the Inspector to make it ‘sound’. This means that over the period to 2029 there will be c13,000 new dwellings in B&NES of which some 7000 in Bath. In order to achieve this B&NES are releasing land at Odd Down /South Stoke from the green belt for 300 houses. The inspector overruled the Council’s desire to release Green Belt land from Weston. The statement BPT made at the Council meeting can be downloaded here: BPT Statement to Cabinet 10 July
Bath Preservation Trust has today announced an emergency grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which provides four months of financial support to allow for the opening of some of the Trust’s museum activity. At the same time the Trust is in consultation with staff about a restructure to reduce significantly the cost base of…
Built between 1826 and 1827, Beckford’s Tower is an extraordinary building that was once home to one of the greatest collections of books, furniture and art in Georgian England and now stands as the only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural achievements. William Beckford’s ability to build, and to collect, was made possible by the…
Two applications regarding the further development of the Holburne Park site on Warminster Road are to be discussed at the upcoming virtual Planning Committee on 3rd June at 2pm. This meeting will be available for public view live via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bathnescouncil The Trust has issued our statement in strong opposition to the scheme to be considered…
We have submitted an updated response to the revised planning application for the Royal Mineral Water Hospital. Our full comments are available on the B&NES Council website planning portal under application reference number 19/04934/LBA, or can alternatively be read by clicking here. While we remain concerned about the roof level and louvred plant on the extension roof,…
We are pleased to announce the Trust’s continued involvement in this year’s World Heritage Day, which is holding its first digital event online on Saturday 18th April! This year’s event is all about Bath as a centre for healing, health, and wellbeing, from the ancient Roman Baths to 21st century spa treatments right at the heart of…
We’re pleased to announce that, despite current circumstances, our Spring issue of Bath Matters 2020 has now been published in an e-format, and is available online! Our planning and campaigning work remains ongoing, and you can read about our recent responses to planning applications, as well as our exciting upcoming tours and walks for our members…
