Stadium for Bath
PERA has commented on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report submitted by Arena 1865 to BANES in relation to the proposed New Stadium at the Rec. This is an important document for ensuring that a full and proper assessment is made of the environmental impact of the proposed development on an exceptional place within the City of Bath’s World Heritage Site. Read More….
Sutton Street planning application
We would like to update residents on the proposed development of three dwellings at the rear of 33-35 Great Pulteney Street. The site is currently used as a car park, is bounded by Sutton Street and Henrietta Mews, and is opposite Daniel Street. PERA has submitted a detailed objection to the proposed development arguing that it … Read More
Award winners!
We are very proud to report that the reinstatement of overthrow lighting at the front of properties on Great Pulteney Street has won an award at the Georgian Group’s Architectural Awards 2019. Together with the conservation and restoration of historic street signs across Bath, the overthrow lighting jointly won the Streetscape Initiative award. With the … Read More
Friends of Sydney Gardens
FoSG came into existence in November 2013 when BANES first planned to apply for Heritage Lottery Funding. Although the first application did not proceed, we fully supported the Heritage Lottery bid in 2018 and were delighted when Sydney Gardens was awarded Heritage Lottery Funding of £2.7m. The planned upgrade to Sydney Gardens that the funding will … Read More
Old St Mary’s Churchyard
Since PERA merged with Henrietta Park RA in 2017, St Mary’s Churchyard has fallen in PERA’s area. It has graves from the first half of the 19thcentury: some of Bathwick’s wealthy residents, tradesmen, visitors, & even some servants. The ruined mortuary chapel is by John Pinch the Elder who is buried next to it. After … Read More
Clean Air Zone
On 5 March BANES cabinet approved final proposals for the Clean Air Zone to be sent to DEFRA for consideration. The key points are: – Cars will be exempt from the CAZ charge (Class C CAZ). – The CAZ has been extended to include Pulteney Estate and Sydney Gardens. It is envisaged there will be … Read More