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B&NES Homes Programme - Englishcombe Lane Supported Housing Scheme

 

 

Proposed new build development on Land to the rear of 89-123 Englishcombe Lane, Bath - a social rented supported housing scheme consisting of 16.no homes composed of 1, 2 and 3 bed accommodation. The proposal forms part of the B&NES Homes Programme. The land is owned by B&NES and is allocated in the Local Plan for Housing. The Council has secured planning consent for the proposed development and the funding released by this decision will enable the consented scheme to be implemented.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Financial Impact and Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Wards affected: Moorlands;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/07/2025

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report itself is not Exempt, however, subject to legal advice certain elements such as an Appendix may be Exempt.

Decision Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: 11 Sep 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Matt McCabe, Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development Matthew_McCabe@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Lead director: Director of Capital & Housing Delivery

Contact: Nick Plumley, Housing Enabling & Development Manager Email: Nick_Plumley@BATHNES.GOV.UK Tel: 01225477658.

Consultation process

Extensive consultation and engagement was carried out in the lead up to the planning application being submitted. This took the form of dedicated letter drops, community meetings, a dedicated engagement 'open event', Ward Member engagements, a dedicated consultation website, a webpage (https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/bnes-homes) and specific points of contact being made available for residents to comment/raise questions.
The outcome of consultation and engagement significantly influenced scheme design.
The planning application process included a consultation process, the outcome of which was summarised in the Planning Officers Committee Report.

Consultees

Relevant Cabinet and Ward Members, local residents, statutory consultees (planning application process) and specialist social care staff.

EFP Reference: E3633

Decisions

Agenda items