Decision details

Bath River Line Phase 1B

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Bath River Line is a key strategic green infrastructure project which aims to directly address the climate and ecological emergency through enhancing green spaces in the city, enabling active travel and connecting communities to their natural environment. This PID relates to Phase 1B which includes interventions at Comfortable Place, Norfolk Crescent, Green Park plus wayfinding markers.

Decision:

To fully approve £179k of budget, funded by £54k corporate supported borrowing and £125k developers CIL

Alternative options considered:

Descoping of the scheme. This was not considered a viable option as descoping would significantly reduce public benefit by reducing the number of built interventions.

Publication date: 02/09/2025

Date of decision: 27/08/2025