Plans to create a new wildlife pond at a public open space in Peasedown St John have been given the go-ahead by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
A planning application had been submitted by Peasedown St John Parish Council for the new 10-metre-wide pond at Ecewiche Green in Linear Park, between Underleaf Way and the bypass.
The pond will be on the north side of the footpath, which runs through the park, and a new gravel pedestrian path will connect the pond to the existing path. There will be protection fencing and three bench areas.
In a letter of support for the plans to B&NES Council, a local resident said: “As a very keen wildlife supporter I think this is an excellent idea.
“It will bring lots of wildlife to the area and somewhere for children to see what can live in a pond.
“There is so much important wildlife around this area and we must try our best to promote it for the future. The benches will be an added bonus for older people to come and seat for a while.”
Ecewiche Green is one of several protected Open Green Spaces in the village.
The others are The Green in between Albert Avenue and Frederick Avenue; Eckweek Lane Play Park; The Orchard Way orchard (next to French Field Road); and Beacon Field.
