The Trust regularly responds to public consultations for local and national changes to policy and legislation as well as proposed changes with potential to affect the special appearance and character of Bath. We additionally welcome the opportunity to be involved in pre-application consultations for planning applications and development schemes so we can have an input throughout the design process. Compiled below is a summary of the Trust’s involvement in national and local public consultations in 2020/2021, with particular emphasis on the new Planning White Paper and the proposed partial update of B&NES’ Local Plan.