In June, Bath & North East Somerset Council submitted a planning application for power supply works that were done without consent more than a decade ago at one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
An electrical point was installed on the Royal Crescent lawn back in 2012
But in a twist, the council has now withdrawn its application – saying consent is not actually required.
The council had made the “retrospective application for the introduction of a power supply complete with a pillar to the Royal Crescent Lawn for maintenance and public events”.
It sought consent for the supply of an underground electrical cable and installation of an electrical pillar in front of the Grade I listed crescent as well as permission for any subsequent upgrading that might be needed.
The application form says the work took place between October 2011 and November 2012.
At the time, there was a community project which included repairs to the ha-ha, the railings and reinstating the footpath as paving. That work had consent.
The application form notes: “The supply was installed by the council as part of their contribution to the crescent lawn enhancement which was funded by the residents.”
The retrospective application was withdrawn on 6th September.
We asked the council why and were told: “This application was for listed building consent for subterranean power supply and feeder pillar works within the Royal Crescent Lawn.
“Listed building consent is not required for these works and so the application was withdrawn.”
