Hundreds Oppose Solar Panel Project in Bath’s Iconic Beauty Spot Friday, January 16, 2026 solar bath controversy heritage environment renewable conservation community tourism climate Controversy surrounds plans to install 320 solar panels on one of Bath’s most cherished scenic areas, the Bath Skyline Walk at Widcombe Hill near Rainbow Wood. The application, submitted by Dr. Alyson Warhurst of Rainbow Wood … Read More
Part of Former Somerset Shopping Centre Set for Demolition to Make Way for Retirement Homes Thursday, January 15, 2026 demolition retirement development somerset shoppingcentre housing conservation planning street council A section of the long-standing but now disused Crispin Shopping Centre in Street, Somerset, is scheduled for demolition in the coming weeks. This marks the beginning of a transformative redevelopment project to create a … Read More
Demolition Approved for Part of Former Somerset Shopping Centre to Make Way for Retirement Homes Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset street demolition retirement housing development conservation churchill planning redevelopment Plans to demolish part of the disused Crispin Shopping Centre in Street, Somerset, have been approved, paving the way for a new retirement housing development. Established in 1979, the centre has declined significantly since … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Concerns Over Council’s Long-Term Use and Neglect of Historic Bath Mansion Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bath historic charity mansion council georgian conservation architecture gardens trustees A historic mansion in Bath, originally intended by its late owner to be open to the public, has instead been used by the local council for almost five decades—raising concerns about neglect and misuse. Number 4 The Circus, an … Read More
Fire-risk Cladding Removal and Historic Almshouse Expansion Among Key Planning Proposals in Bath and North Somerset Sunday, January 11, 2026 cladding fire-safety almshouse bath clevedon planning heritage accessibility housing conservation In Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, a variety of planning applications continue to shape the region’s future. Among the most notable proposals are plans to remove flammable cladding from apartments in Clevedon … Read More