Bath is set to welcome a state-of-the-art police station, restoring a central hub for local law enforcement after years of a split presence. Since the closure of the city’s former police station in 2015, police operations have been divided between two locations: Lewis House on Manvers Street, which accommodates the neighbourhood policing team and enquiry desk, and a response team based further afield on Lower Bristol Road.
In 2024, Avon & Somerset Police purchased the long-vacant Plymouth House on Monmouth Street, aiming to transform it into Bath’s new, fully equipped police station. Planning permission was granted in October 2025, marking a significant step forward in the project.
The redevelopment includes extensive upgrades to the building’s infrastructure. The numerous windows and the roof will be replaced to bolster security, enhance energy efficiency, and improve the overall quality of the premises. Security measures are being strengthened with the removal of an entrance canopy to prevent unauthorized access, installation of higher fences and a new sliding gate around the car park, and enclosure of the rear external staircase. Additionally, a bike store will support staff who choose to cycle to work, encouraging sustainable commuting.
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New signage sporting the “Bath Police Station” name is planned for the entrance, following a fresh planning application. Outside the station, residents can anticipate the addition of an out-of-hours telephone and a knife surrender bin for community safety.
Though interior details remain confidential, this centralised station will unite neighbourhood and response teams under one roof, streamlining operations. The move is expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities and efficiency of Avon & Somerset Police within Bath.
Originally scheduled to open in summer 2025, the opening date has been revised to summer 2026, with an anticipated nine-month construction period. Chief Inspector Scott Hill emphasised the importance of this development: “Our priority is to provide the best service we can for the community, and that means ensuring our officers and staff have the most efficient and suitable facilities. This new station will enable us to deliver outstanding policing in Bath from a modern, fit-for-purpose base at the heart of the city.”