The Trust has issued an ‘open letter’ following the presentation by Bath Rugby of their proposals for the Rec. In summary, while Bath Preservation Trust supports the intention of Bath Rugby to substantially improve their facilities at the Rec, and supports at least the concept of the design solution proposed, there are serious concerns about excessive height of the proposed West and East Stands causing significant detriment to the landscape setting of the site and the views into, out of and across the ground. They recommend that significant further negotiation needs to take place between Bath Rugby and B&NES, English Heritage and other partners in order to achieve the best outcome for all. See REC Redevelopment open letter
This year as we celebrate World Heritage Day (April 18th) and the attributes of Outstanding Universal Value that make Bath a City of global significance, BPT highlights that the next biggest threat to the City of Bath World Heritage Site is climate change, mitigation and adaptation. “Climate change is one of the most significant threats…
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.
Bath Preservation Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our first Ask an Architect session this year! 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…
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.
This World Book Day, we are delighted to share with you a wonderful list of children’s literature that is themed around buildings, architecture, housing, construction and the environment. Fiction and non-fiction, you’ll find something to inspire children of all ages to think an learn about the places people live and a changing built environment. Browse…
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,…
