The Mayor of Bath, Councillor Bryan Chalker has said that the last remaining gasometer situated on the Western Riverside should be saved from demolition as the riverside development continues towards it.
Back in 2009, it was thought that one of the gasometers (the one still standing) would remain at the site but would have homes built around it. The current plan is now to demolish the site completely and build on the area.
Planning permission has been granted by the Council for Crest Nicholson to build homes on the site.
Councillor Chalker told the BBC that the site was historically important and that “They have been on the skyline since Victorian times,”. Many people have different views regarding the Victorian structures, some claiming it to be an eyesore on Bath’s skyline with others wanting it to remain for the foreseeable future.
The Council is currently discussing a timetable regarding the dismantling with the building site developer Crest Nicholson who are referring all enquiries about the demolition back at the Council.
2006 Location Plan
The Proposed Site After Demolition
2 Comments
Richard Burgess
Monday 6th February, 2012 at 17:37Living close to the gasometer, it’s part of our daily landscape, and visible when travelling around the west side of Bath. The structure, location and setting of it I find quite beautiful and iconic. And when it’s full, especially in the recent weather, comforting too.
Anonymous
Monday 6th February, 2012 at 10:37Is Cllr Chalker still smarting from his attempts to save Churchill House? Ugly heritage gasometers are still ugly. Take it down.