Following public engagement earlier this summer, Bath & North East Somerset Council has now submitted a planning application to deliver a new recycling centre for residents in the city. This will replace the existing city recycling centre at Midland Road and will complement the recently delivered Keynsham Recycling Hub. The new facility will ensure that residents in the city continue to have easy access to household recycling services.
The new recycling centre will be located at an existing council depot at Locksbrook Road to the west of the city centre.
A planning application for the new recycling centre has been submitted and can be found here.
Prior to submitting the planning application, the council undertook a programme of public engagement including the establishment of this dedicated website to provide an overview of the emerging proposals and an opportunity for members of the community to provide comments. This was complemented by a drop-in exhibition of the proposals held at Locksbrook Road in June 2024 which was well attended by local residents.
You can read an overview of the proposals here and view the proposed site layout on an interactive map here.
Timeline
Pre-application engagement
May 2024 to June 2024An opportunity for members of the public to view and comment on the emerging plans. Included online engagement and a drop-in information event held at Locksbrook Road in June 2024.
Planning application submitted
August 2024A planning application has been submitted to the local planning authority.
Statutory consultation on submitted plans
August 2024 to September 2024The local planning authority will carry out statutory consultation on the submitted plans, providing a further opportunity for members of the public to comment, along with statutory consultees. The statutory planning application public consultation period closes on 26 September 2024.
Planning application determined
Autumn/Winter 2024The planning authority will make a decision on whether to grant planning permission.
Construction of Bath Recycling Centre
Spring – Autumn 2025If planning permission is granted it is anticipated that construction will start in Spring 2025 and continue for about 8 months.
The new Bath Recycling Centre opens
Autumn/winter 2025If planning permission is granted, it is anticipated that the new recycling centre will open in late 2025, with the Midland Road centre closing once the new centre is operational.
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