I have asked that the council again looks into placing white keep clear lines on the corner of South Ave & West Ave.
I have also asked that they are also placed on the Junctions of Mayfiled Road & South Ave after dangerous parking has been reported and seen on both junctions.
by Sharon Ball
Monday, 11 June 2012
Rubbish in Gardens
The Council have been asked to remove rubbish from the gardens of vacating student households in the Westmoreland area.
The problem was very evident in several roads that we visited over the last few days.
It is important that we keep control of the rubbish that is being put and and we will be chasing the landlords of the properties to recover any costs that the council may incur.
By Sharon Ball
The problem was very evident in several roads that we visited over the last few days.
It is important that we keep control of the rubbish that is being put and and we will be chasing the landlords of the properties to recover any costs that the council may incur.
By Sharon Ball
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Bellotts Road planning application
I have raised formal objection to the scheme to build six flats on the site of 21 Bellotts Road and have asked that if the planning officer is minded to approve the application that it is referred to the development control committee for determination.
I
must stress that this application will only go to committee if a
recommendation to approve is put forward if not it may be refused by
the case officer without referral to committee.
I
have used to following grounds to object.
1)
The proposed scheme represents a harmful over development of the
site.
2)
The intensity of student use in this residential area that would harm
the resident character and amenity of the area.
3)
The Scheme would be overbearing and damaging to its setting within
the world heritage site.
4)
The development is contrary to Policies T24 and T26 of the adopted
Bath and North East Somerset Local
Plan.
5)
The development is on a dangerous corner after a narrow Bridge with a
very poor sight line and additional pedestrian movement could prove
dangerous at this point.
By Sharon Ball
By Sharon Ball
Saturday, 9 June 2012
HMO planning control proposals launched
I promised at the local elections to bring in controls of Houses of Multiple occupation in the Westmoreland area.
I have kept the promise I made to local residents and the Liberal Democrat council are now delivering on it with the first phase being launched by the council on 31st May.
Measures to better control and manage the growth of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Bath are moving ahead as part of proposals put forward by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
An intention to implement an Article 4 Direction to control HMO growth was published on 31st May 2012. This will help deal with concern that some streets in Bath are now being dominated with high numbers of HMO’s and consequently the availability of larger homes for local families is reducing. There are at least 3,000 HMO’s across the district, the majority of which are in Bath, although there could be many more because not all HMO properties require registration with the Council.
The main element of the measures would result in all property owners in Bath having to apply for planning permission to convert a family house into an HMO. It is proposed that the new rules will apply from 1st July 2013 giving a one year notice period – although no property in HMO use before this date will be affected.
"The number of family homes being converted is reaching the level where people are concerned that entire communities will become dominated by HMO’s. Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to ensure a fair mix of larger family homes and HMO’s.
“We must have the policy tools in place to ensure that this happens just like other University cities, such as Bristol, Oxford, and Exeter, that have all agreed additional planning controls over HMO’s.
By starting the consultation now the council are giving people reasonable notice about the new policy should the Council agree to adopt the Article 4 Direction.”
Have your say The consultation on the measures started on 31st May 2012 and continues for 7 weeks. People can give their views at planning_policy@bathnes.gov.uk or write to the Council at: Article 4, Planning Services, PO Box 5006, Bath BA1 1JG.
Details can also be found at
www.bathnes.gov.uk/hmo Next Steps The details of the policy that planning applications will be considered upon will be contained in the forthcoming Supplementary Planning Document on HMOs in Bath that will be open to public consultation in October 2012.
The Council will consider whether to confirm, abandon, or amend the Article 4 Direction in February 2013.
By Sharon Ball
I have kept the promise I made to local residents and the Liberal Democrat council are now delivering on it with the first phase being launched by the council on 31st May.
Measures to better control and manage the growth of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Bath are moving ahead as part of proposals put forward by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
An intention to implement an Article 4 Direction to control HMO growth was published on 31st May 2012. This will help deal with concern that some streets in Bath are now being dominated with high numbers of HMO’s and consequently the availability of larger homes for local families is reducing. There are at least 3,000 HMO’s across the district, the majority of which are in Bath, although there could be many more because not all HMO properties require registration with the Council.
The main element of the measures would result in all property owners in Bath having to apply for planning permission to convert a family house into an HMO. It is proposed that the new rules will apply from 1st July 2013 giving a one year notice period – although no property in HMO use before this date will be affected.
"The number of family homes being converted is reaching the level where people are concerned that entire communities will become dominated by HMO’s. Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to ensure a fair mix of larger family homes and HMO’s.
“We must have the policy tools in place to ensure that this happens just like other University cities, such as Bristol, Oxford, and Exeter, that have all agreed additional planning controls over HMO’s.
By starting the consultation now the council are giving people reasonable notice about the new policy should the Council agree to adopt the Article 4 Direction.”
Have your say The consultation on the measures started on 31st May 2012 and continues for 7 weeks. People can give their views at planning_policy@bathnes.gov.uk or write to the Council at: Article 4, Planning Services, PO Box 5006, Bath BA1 1JG.
Details can also be found at
www.bathnes.gov.uk/hmo Next Steps The details of the policy that planning applications will be considered upon will be contained in the forthcoming Supplementary Planning Document on HMOs in Bath that will be open to public consultation in October 2012.
The Council will consider whether to confirm, abandon, or amend the Article 4 Direction in February 2013.
By Sharon Ball
Friday, 8 June 2012
Lidl latest news
There has been progress with the proposed Lidl development that has been held up with the failure of parties to agree legal terms.
It is understood that parties are now close to agreement and that all legal papers may soon be signed leading to full planning permission being granted.
A note of caution here must be applied we have been almost this close before.
By Sharon Ball
It is understood that parties are now close to agreement and that all legal papers may soon be signed leading to full planning permission being granted.
A note of caution here must be applied we have been almost this close before.
By Sharon Ball
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Damp Walk in Westmoreland
After a rather wet walk around Westmoreland yesterday, I have reported several incidents of graffiti as well as some rubbish left lying around on Ringwood Road and Roseberry Road.
I am pleased to see that some of the previously reported graffiti in Bellotts Road has been cleared, just need to get the rest sorted now.
I am pleased to see that some of the previously reported graffiti in Bellotts Road has been cleared, just need to get the rest sorted now.
I also spoke to a couple of residents in Ivy Grove about their concerns over the broken hand rail, which I have reported to BANES and I have asked for it to be repaired as quickly as possible. This is causing several residents difficulty in going both up and down a rather steep part of the road.
By Sarah Moore
Further Pot hole update - Millmead Road
I am pleased to see all the potholes have now been repaired on Millmead Road, making it a lot safer for both cars and bikes to travel on.
by Sarah Moore
by Sarah Moore
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