Proposals to build almost 100 energy-efficient apartments in the centre of Bath have gone out for consultation.
An artist’s impression of plots six and seven at Bath Quays North | Image © B&NES Council
An application for the development has been made by Aequus Construction Limited (ACL), Bath & North East Somerset Council’s wholly-owned development company.
The site at Corn Street already has outline planning permission for the erection of 96 dwellings in two residential apartment blocks with associated work.
A reserved matters application has now been made for Phase 2 of the wider Bath Quays North mixed-use development.
It seeks approval for the reserved matters of access, layout, landscaping, scale and appearance for the outline planning permission, and aims to deliver one and two-bedroom apartments providing energy-efficient city centre homes in a design that is sensitive to its heritage and landscape context.
Councillor Matt McCabe, cabinet member for built environment, housing and sustainable development said: “Aequus’s planning application is part of a mix of housing options that will help us diversify housing supply locally and include open market, affordable and social housing right across B&NES.
“Building these homes as the first phase of Bath Quays North will help support further investment for affordable homes in later phases.
“This supports the council’s commitment set out in its Economic Strategy 2024-2034 to develop a housing offer that is accessible and attractive to all, ensuring our housing stock meets the needs of different resident groups.
“For example at 117 Newbridge Hill we saw Aequus’s conversion of a historic building into 100% social housing, with priority given to key workers.
“Our own B&NES Homes has provided 67 homes for people. By providing a steady supply of affordable and secure housing options, we have been able to offer permanent homes to those previously reliant on temporary housing.”
If the plans are approved, it will enable the development of the wider Avon Street car park site, which the council has earmarked as a future employment space.
Last year the council and the University of Bath announced a new partnership to develop a vision for the future of the wider site.
The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to determine the development of the riverfront site.
Signing the Memorandum of Understanding allowed conversations to start about possibilities including new space for research, innovation and enterprise activities, bringing important economic activity to the city centre.
People can have their say on the planning application here until 13th February.
