Issue details
Bathampton Meadows CAT Expression of Interest
The National Trust currently manages 500 acres
within the City of Bath. The proposal will aim to protect the
long-term ownership of Bathampton Meadows by retaining the
important green setting of the World Heritage Site of Bath. This
will create opportunities for improved access to the cycle path
along the canal, open up the site to allow more connectivity and
increase the biodiversity and management of the site. The National
Trust are looking to obtain the Freehold for the site.
In line with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy,
the National Trust have submitted an Expression of Interest setting
out the initial proposals for the site. This has been assessed by
officers and meets the objectives of the CAT.
To instruct officers to progress to stage 3 of the Community Asset
Transfer process which requires the National Trust to submit a
Business Plan and associated documentation, prior to a final
decision being made.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/05/2020
Decision due: 28 Apr 2020 by Director of Economy & Growth
Contact: Richard Long, Head of Property Services Email: richard_long@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477075.
Decisions
- 14/05/2020 - Bathampton Meadows CAT Expression of Interest