Issue details
Re-provide a Recycling Centre for Bath in Locksbrook Road to enable Midland Road Recycling Centre to close and housing development to commence on the site (WL)
Planning permission has been granted for 24/03168/REG03 to construct a Recycling Centre (RC) in Locksbrook Road on the site of the Cleansing Yard and The Old Coal Yard to replace the existing site at Midland Rd which will close in 2026 for redevelopment. In order to commence construction of Bath RC, Cleansing Services will move out of this site to the Transport Depot also in Locksbrook Road. This site is currently not fit for purpose and requires remodelling and refurbishment.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant Financial Impact and Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: Newbridge;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2025
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: Not before 8th May 2025 by Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development
Lead director: Director of Place Management
Contact: Simon Porter, Head of Waste and Fleet Email: Simon_Porter@bathnes.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Pre-submission public consultation in May/June
2024 both online and in-person. Followed by 2 statutory planning
consultation processes in Aug/Sept and Nov/Dec 2024 and
determination in public planning committee 9 April 2025
Consultees
Ward members, Cabinet members, residents and
businesses in B&NES, specifically those in the vicinity of the
development site in Locksbrook Rd
EFP Reference: E3613
Decisions
Documents
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