Brutalist Church in Batheaston: A Case for Preservation Over Demolition Saturday, October 11, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage bath batheaston church preservation reuse sustainability community In the village of Batheaston near Bath, a unique example of Brutalist architecture—the Church of the Good Shepherd—is facing imminent demolition. Closed in 2020, the Diocese of Clifton has permission to replace it with four … Read More
Village Appeals to Save Unique Brutalist Church from Demolition Wednesday, August 27, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage conservation community batheaston church demolition planning diocese Residents of Batheaston, a village near Bath, are urging the Bishop of Clifton to grant them the opportunity to purchase the Church of the Good Shepherd before it is demolished. This striking brutalist church, built in 1967, … Read More
Village to Contest Demolition of Controversial Brutalist Church Friday, August 15, 2025 church brutalism conservation bath demolition architecture housing heritage planning community Residents of Northend, a village near Bath, are preparing to challenge the recent planning permission granted to demolish the Church of the Good Shepherd, an emblematic brutalist building, to make way for new housing. … Read More
Residents Rally Against Housing Scheme Threatening Batheaston’s Historic Character 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
Residents Rally Against Controversial Housing Development in Historic Batheaston Village 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
Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy 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