Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Officer will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure.

The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

Apologies for absence were submitted from Cllr Paul Crossley and Cllr Tim Warren.  Cllr Duncan Hounsell and Cllr Sarah Evans were in attendance as substitutes.

At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to indicate:

(a) The agenda item number and site in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

(c) Whether their interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an other interest, (as defined in Part 4.4 Appendix B of the Code of Conduct and Rules for Registration of Interests)

Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

There was no urgent business.

To note that in relation to the 2 associated planning applications on the agenda, members of the public who wish to speak must give notice to Democratic Services by 5pm on Monday 15 September. There will be a time limit of 20 minutes for objectors and 20 minutes for supporters.

Public speakers were invited to address the Committee after the Planning Officer had given a presentation on the application under the main plans list agenda item.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 August 2025 as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

RESOLVED  that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 27 August 2025 be confirmed as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

1.  23/03558/EFUL – Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4DS

2.  23/03559/LBA – Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4DS

The Committee considered:

1.  A report and update report by the Head of Planning on the applications under the main applications list.

2.  Oral statements by members of the public and representatives.  A copy of the speakers’ list is attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.

RESOLVED that in accordance with the delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the main applications decisions list attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.

(1)  23/03558/EFUL – Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset

(2)  23/03559/LBA – Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset

The Case Officer introduced the reports which considered a full planning application for

1.  The demolition of the existing Clubhouse, west stand retained wall, and ancillary structures. Removal of all existing temporary structures. Phased comprehensive redevelopment to provide a new sporting, cultural and leisure stadium with hybrid sports pitch, including the retention of and refurbishment and extension to the South Stand, and construction of new permanent North, East and West Stands. Phased construction including the retention and relocation of temporary east stand to facilitate playing of sport during construction. Stadium to include ancillary facilities and structures including changing rooms, flood lights, television screens, scoreboards, camera gantries, media suite, matchday food and beverage outlets and hospitality suites, conference / function /banqueting / hospitality spaces, service and kitchen areas, flexible Page 14multi-use areas, offices, storage, plant and substation. Hard and soft landscaping works, flood alleviation works, tree planting, new steps and platform lift, infrastructure works, temporary construction compound and all associated construction works and operations.

2.  Listed building consent for demolition of existing unlisted Clubhouse and its removal from curtilage listed wall structure (northern boundary), and construction of permanent North Stand within curtilage of listed wall structure and Presidents Lounge.

He gave a verbal update to report:

1.  On 26 August the Council had received a direction from the Secretary of State not to grant planning permission without specific authorisation.  The direction was issued to enable the Secretary of State to consider whether to direct under Section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the application should be referred for determination.  The direction did not prevent the Council from considering the application, forming a view as to the merits or, if they were so minded, refusing permission.

2.  A summary of highways comments had been omitted from the report, and these had been circulated as an update report.

3.  The recommendations had been clarified as set out in the update report:

(1)  To note the letter from the Secretary of State dated 26 August 2025 and the effect of the Article 31 direction.

(2)  If the Secretary of State does call in the application, then:

a)  To advise that the Council would have granted planning permission subject to conditions and s.106 planning obligations.

b)  To advise that the Council would have granted listed building consent.

c)  To submit this report to the Secretary of State,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.