Lymore Gardens/Claude Vale Planning Application

I am pleased to confirm that following my lobbying of Local Councillor Paul Crossley, he put forward a motion to the Development Control committee to refuse the planning application for the building of 8 flats on land by Lymore Gardens and Claude Vale.

After talking with local residents, I agreed that this application would cause an increased strain on the already difficult parking situation in Lymore Gardens and would also create additional traffic trying to pull out onto Lymore Avenue at an awkward Junction.  These were just a couple of reasons I requested refusal of the application should be considered.

This motion was accepted at the meeting on 16th December, with 7 voting for, 1 against and 2 abstentions.  

This application could be subject to an appeal, however, we will keep you informed of the outcome of this.

Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium Entrance Improvements

Work has started on a new project to improve the entrance gateway at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium.

At the moment the gateway can become congested as it is only wide enough for one car to pass through at a time. This can mean that funeral cortèges have to wait to wait outside on the road from exiting traffic to pass through the gates on to Whiteway Road.

The work will involve dismantling and relocating two of the stone pillars which have been in place since 1937, to widen the gateway.  Great care will be taken during this part of the job sot hat the pillars on both sides will match once it is finished. 

New gates will be manufactured by a local fabricator modelled on the design of the existing gates and re-using parts of them where they can.

One of the pedestrian access routes will also change with a new gate off the Whiteway Road pavement leading on to a new pathway inside the boundary wall towards the Chapel and the rest of the grounds.

Single lane access will be maintained throughout the works and the Council’s contractors are making significant efforts to ensure inconvenience and noise is minimised at this sensitive location.

Works are scheduled to finish before Christmas.

Half Term Fun - Bath City Farm

Are you looking for activities in the area to keep your children amused this half term?

Bath City Farm are holding the following events that are free so why not go along to a great community venue right on our doorstep.

Monday 26th October 11am-2pm: 

Medieval Madness!

Go and explore medieval life at Bath City Farm, handle medieval artefacts, make a gargoyle and sample medieval food. 

Tuesday 27th October 11am-2pm: 

Apple and Pumpkin Day

Join them for a day of apple and pumpkin related fun, including; apple tasting, bobbing and juicing, and pumpkin carving. 

Saturday 31st October 1pm-4pm: 

Frightful Halloween Fun

Join them for an afternoon of spooky games, make a paper and willow lantern and dress to scare for our 3.30pm lantern-lit parade.

Currys PC World refurbishment - Weston Lock

Following discussions with staff, we can confirm that Currys PC World at Weston Lock is currently closed and will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, whilst the refurbishment of Unit A is finished and stock is moved to enable Currys PC World to operate from this side of the site.

This will mean that Currys PC World will then vacate Unit B and this will be free for Marks & Spencers to complete their work to enable the new food store to be opened in this section of the building. 

Great Western Railway Electrification Project - Bellotts Road Foot/Cycle Bridge closure

Please note that from the end of October through to approximately April 2016, the cycle/foot path over the railway on Linear Way at the top of Bellotts Road will be closed as Network Rail need to carry out comprehensive preparation work for the railway electrification and installation of new bridge has been completed.

During this time pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted via a short, fully signed, diversion route. This footpath closure will remain in place until the new footbridge has been installed and the approach footpaths have been re-instated.

The normal working hours on site will be between 08.00am - 6.00pm, from Monday to Friday and from 08.00am  - 1.00pm on Saturdays.

Full details of the work and timetable can be viewed here.

There is also several drop in sessions being held to inform residents of what work is actually being carried out, these are as follows:

1st October 2015 at Hillside Hall, Hillside Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3NX.

6th October 2015, 16:00 to 19:30 at Brunswick Room, Guildhall, Bath, BA1 5AW.

3rd November 2015, 16:00 to 19:30 at Brunswick Room, Guildhall, Bath, BA1 5AW

1st December 2015 at Brunswick Room, Guildhall, Bath, BA1 5AW

Bath Press Site - Planning Application

Sarah Moore and Sharon Ball outside existing site

Tesco's have finally submitted their new planning application for the former Bath Press site on the Lower Bristol Road.  This site has been left derelict for a considerable length of time and we are keen to see it re-developed.

The application is for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, associated landscaping and access

The proposed housing is made up of:

Market Housing

1 bed flats/maisonette - 55
2 bed flats/maisonette - 104
3 bed flats/maisonette - 21
3 bed houses - 10
4+ bed houses - 20

Social Rented Housing

1 bed flats/maisonette - 5
2 bed flats/maisonette - 14
3 bed flats/maisonette - 6

Intermediate Housing

1 bed flats/maisonette - 3
2 bed flats/maisonette - 6

The remaining space would be used for offices and an underground car park for 207 vehicles and cycle storage for 301 bikes would be put in place.

The application number is 15/02162/EFUL and can be viewed here on the BANES website, comments can be submitted up to 17/06/2015, with a proposed decision date of 31/08/2015.

Sarah and Sharon would welcome residents views on the application and look forward to hearing from you.

by
Sarah Moore

Thank you

We would like to send our thanks and appreciation to all the residents in Westmoreland ward for the votes we received in the local elections. 

Although not elected onto the council, we will still continue to work with residents to make the community a better place for all. We would be happy to hear from residents and lend our help to anyone that needs it.

With thanks,

Sarah Moore and Sharon Ball.