Batheaston

Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston conservation housing brutalism development heritage planning architecture cotswolds villagers

Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a recently approved housing development that threatens the village’s historic gateway. Despite over 120 objections and advice from the conservation department … Read More

Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston housing conservation heritage brutalism development community architecture planning campaign

Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a new housing development approved by the council, which involves demolishing the 1960s Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd to make way for four modern … Read More

Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy

The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 omaze somerset batheaston vandalism graffiti charity house fundraiser britishheartfoundation lottery

A stunning six-bedroom Tudor-era house in Batheaston, Somerset, worth £4 million, recently won in an Omaze giveaway, has been defaced with graffiti. On Wednesday, May 14, black spray paint appeared on the exterior walls, with … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset riverbank footpath closure erosion batheaston safety inspection diversion repair

A riverbank footpath in Somerset has been partially closed after it was washed away during heavy rain. High water levels in recent weeks have caused the partial erosion of the riverbank in Batheaston, forcing its closure on … Read More