We have one plann8ng application this week that will be of interest to a Twerton & Whiteway Residents and that is one to build 9 Houses on land adjacent to Bath City Farm.
If you would like to view this application or make comments on the application then follow this link.
Bath City Farm
Showing posts with label Bath City Farm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bath City Farm. Show all posts
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Bath City Farm - Community Asset Transfer
Bath City Farm is set to become more secure in having a long
term lease for it's land being secured by a community asset transfer from the
council.
Councillor Tim Ball said: “locally The Liberal Democrat’s
have supported the creation of the Farm and have lobbied to have its long term
future secured, we are delighted that we have been listened to”.
The Farm will now be secured for the enjoyment of many
families from across our area and the whole City.
Monday, 13 February 2017
What’s on at Bath City Farm
Go and explore the farm and get involved in some of their interesting projects or events. There is something for everyone, young or small, big or old(er). From building bonfires in the wilderness to caring for chickens, to toddlers groups and cookery. Everyone is warmly welcomed.
Please head to their website and download the latest ‘What’s on Guides’ http://bathcityfarm.org.uk/community-events/
see you at the farm soon.
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Rubbish Kelston View - UPDATED
After receiving complaints from residents about the amount of rubbish being scattered along Kelston View from rubbish deposited outside Bath City Farm gates on rubbish collection day each week.
We are working with the farm and council to try to resolve this issue, and have suggested that the farm build a wooden containment unit outside the farm gates to keep the rubbish bags in until collection.
We will keep residents postured on progress.
UPDATE:
Since releasing this post earlier this morning we can already confirm that the Farm has acted promptly in putting this in place, as you can see below:
We would like to thank the Farm for their prompt action in building this to help prevent the rubbish bags from being attacked and for their continued great work in supporting our local community.
We are working with the farm and council to try to resolve this issue, and have suggested that the farm build a wooden containment unit outside the farm gates to keep the rubbish bags in until collection.
We will keep residents postured on progress.
UPDATE:
Since releasing this post earlier this morning we can already confirm that the Farm has acted promptly in putting this in place, as you can see below:
We would like to thank the Farm for their prompt action in building this to help prevent the rubbish bags from being attacked and for their continued great work in supporting our local community.
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Bath City Farm Fun Day Saturday 16th July
Bath City Farm are gearing themselves up for a Big Farm Fun Day, which they are holding with Southside Family Project this year, on Saturday 16th July, 12-3pm. The Farm very much hope you'll be able to join them for an afternoon of fun, games and entertainment and help them raise money for the Farm and Southside Family Project.
To help make this year's event extra successful, they are asking for donations of good quality, clean teddies, bric-a-brac and unopened bottles for their stalls. You can drop donated items 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday.
There'll also be a cake stall on the day, so if anyone would like to make a cake to sell, please bring them to the farm on Friday 15th July, between 9am and 4pm in a container (with your name and phone number marked clearly so we can return it to you), or wrapped in cling film
They will be very grateful for anything you can donate
Monday, 2 May 2016
Bath Cith Farm plant sale
Bath City Farm are holding a May Plant Sale on Saturday 14th May, 11am - 2pm.
They will be selling perennial and annual flowers, herbs, veg seedlings and soft fruit. New plants for May include tomatoes, cucumbers, runner and dwarf beans, sweetcorn, cosmos, nicotianas, sunflowers and more!
There will be face painting, the bouncy castle, Animal Magic and all of the animals! The café will be open.
Now the weather is improving its time to get that garden going.
They will be selling perennial and annual flowers, herbs, veg seedlings and soft fruit. New plants for May include tomatoes, cucumbers, runner and dwarf beans, sweetcorn, cosmos, nicotianas, sunflowers and more!
There will be face painting, the bouncy castle, Animal Magic and all of the animals! The café will be open.
Now the weather is improving its time to get that garden going.
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Bath City Farm
Bath City Farm are holding a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday 16th April 11 am – 2 pm and there will be plenty for all the family to do too!
They will be selling good value perennial and annual flower plants, vegetable seedlings, herbs and soft fruit. All proceeds go towards caring for the animals and site.
The café will be open and there will be face painting, the bouncy castle and Animal Magic, as well as all of the animals to visit.
Stuck with nothing else to do or need some plants then go along and enjoy a spring day out and see views of the City that can not be seen from anywhere else.
Friday, 26 February 2016
Planning Refused - The Hollow
Following a great campaign led by a group of residents, who were against the proposed building of 20 homes on the land between Bath City Farm and Cotswold View on The Hollow, we are pleased to see that the application has been refused for the following reasons:
Address to which the proposal relates: Field Between City Farm And Cotswold View The Hollow Southdown Bath
Description of Proposal: Erection of 20no. dwellings and associated works.
Application submitted by: Juniper Homes (South West)Ltd
The above development is REFUSED in accordance with the application, plans and drawings submitted by you for the reason(s) set out below:
1 The proposed development will adversely affect the contribution that this important hillside location makes towards the character and landscape setting of Bath resulting in harm towards the Outstanding Universal Values of the Bath World Heritage Site and the setting of this part of the Bath Conservation Area. The public benefits of the scheme do not outweigh the identified harm to these heritage assets. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to policies NE.1, NE.3 and BH.6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policies B4 and CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
2 The proposed development, due to the scale, massing, form and materials, fails to respond to the local context and is considered to be harmful to the character and appearance of the area contrary to policies D.2 and D.4 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policy CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3 The proposed development is not able to provide the appropriate recommended ecological mitigation, will cause harm to the remaining features of ecological value and will result in a net loss to ecology contrary to policy NE.9 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policy CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
4 The proposed development results in the clustering of affordable housing, does not deliver tenure blindness and does not promote effective social integration contrary to the Planning Obligations SPD 2015, policy CP9 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
5 The proposed development has failed to demonstrate that satisfactory access to a public highway can be achieved. For this reason the proposal is contrary to the key aims of Policy T.24 of the Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan, and the National Planning Policy Framework, which seek to provide adequate and safe access to all development sites.
6 The application has failed to secure the provision of 30% affordable housing, a Site Specific Targeted Recruitment and Training in Construction scheme and a contribution towards the provision of additional fire hydrants as required by the Planning Obligations SPD 2015. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CP9 and CP13 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD 2015.
Local Campaigner Sarah Moore said "This is really good news and a great result for the local residents that put such effort into their campaign".
Councillor Tim Ball added "We are aware the applicant could appeal this decision, however, we are going to push to get this land formally designated as green space".
Address to which the proposal relates: Field Between City Farm And Cotswold View The Hollow Southdown Bath
Description of Proposal: Erection of 20no. dwellings and associated works.
Application submitted by: Juniper Homes (South West)Ltd
The above development is REFUSED in accordance with the application, plans and drawings submitted by you for the reason(s) set out below:
1 The proposed development will adversely affect the contribution that this important hillside location makes towards the character and landscape setting of Bath resulting in harm towards the Outstanding Universal Values of the Bath World Heritage Site and the setting of this part of the Bath Conservation Area. The public benefits of the scheme do not outweigh the identified harm to these heritage assets. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to policies NE.1, NE.3 and BH.6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policies B4 and CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
2 The proposed development, due to the scale, massing, form and materials, fails to respond to the local context and is considered to be harmful to the character and appearance of the area contrary to policies D.2 and D.4 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policy CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3 The proposed development is not able to provide the appropriate recommended ecological mitigation, will cause harm to the remaining features of ecological value and will result in a net loss to ecology contrary to policy NE.9 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, policy CP6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
4 The proposed development results in the clustering of affordable housing, does not deliver tenure blindness and does not promote effective social integration contrary to the Planning Obligations SPD 2015, policy CP9 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
5 The proposed development has failed to demonstrate that satisfactory access to a public highway can be achieved. For this reason the proposal is contrary to the key aims of Policy T.24 of the Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan, and the National Planning Policy Framework, which seek to provide adequate and safe access to all development sites.
6 The application has failed to secure the provision of 30% affordable housing, a Site Specific Targeted Recruitment and Training in Construction scheme and a contribution towards the provision of additional fire hydrants as required by the Planning Obligations SPD 2015. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CP9 and CP13 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD 2015.
Local Campaigner Sarah Moore said "This is really good news and a great result for the local residents that put such effort into their campaign".
Councillor Tim Ball added "We are aware the applicant could appeal this decision, however, we are going to push to get this land formally designated as green space".
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Rose cottage, elected Mayor etc.
Councillor Tim Ball spent several hours at Rose cottage today talking with local residents talking about issues that affect them.
Rose cottage is a very good community cafe that is open on a Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am till 2pm. They offer a special lunch with a drink for £4 or under with Kids meals even cheaper so well worth a visit.
Some of the issues that were discussed today were about the planning application for a single bed roomed dwelling in pace of the old public toilet block that local residents say they want but planners seem to have a different opinion of.
The other planning matter for discussion was the land at Bath City Farm that has a planning application for housing that no one thought was a good idea.
The issue of the travellers site on the Lower Bristol Road came up and several questions were asked and when the answers were given that rent was being paid by occupants, most residents agreed that it was a good idea.
The final subject was about a directly elected Mayor for Bath & North East Somerset that everyone said was a total waste of money and would lessen democracy rather than increase it.
Rose cottage is a very good community cafe that is open on a Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am till 2pm. They offer a special lunch with a drink for £4 or under with Kids meals even cheaper so well worth a visit.
Some of the issues that were discussed today were about the planning application for a single bed roomed dwelling in pace of the old public toilet block that local residents say they want but planners seem to have a different opinion of.
The other planning matter for discussion was the land at Bath City Farm that has a planning application for housing that no one thought was a good idea.
The issue of the travellers site on the Lower Bristol Road came up and several questions were asked and when the answers were given that rent was being paid by occupants, most residents agreed that it was a good idea.
The final subject was about a directly elected Mayor for Bath & North East Somerset that everyone said was a total waste of money and would lessen democracy rather than increase it.
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Bath City Farm activities
Bath City Farm has provided us with details of their program of activities at the Farm for the coming few months.
If you have not been active at the farm before why not join in these fantastic community activities and not only help the Farm and the community but also learn a new skill yourself.
Follow this link to see what is going on BATH CITY FARM
If you have not been active at the farm before why not join in these fantastic community activities and not only help the Farm and the community but also learn a new skill yourself.
Follow this link to see what is going on BATH CITY FARM
Friday, 4 December 2015
Can you help Bath City Farm.
Bath City Farm still need more volunteers to help With a Sainsbury’s Bag Packing Weekend down at Green Park Friday 11th - Sunday 13th December, 10am-4pm.
This is Open to anyone 14 years and over (under 16s will need parental consent). We really want to show our support to Sainsbury's to say thanks for selecting us as their Charity of the Year - so, please, please, if you can, give up an hour or two of your weekend to join us at the tills.
To book your slot call Sarah on 01225 481269 or email sarah@bathcityfarm.org.uk
This is Open to anyone 14 years and over (under 16s will need parental consent). We really want to show our support to Sainsbury's to say thanks for selecting us as their Charity of the Year - so, please, please, if you can, give up an hour or two of your weekend to join us at the tills.
To book your slot call Sarah on 01225 481269 or email sarah@bathcityfarm.org.uk
Bath City Farm Christmas Fair
On Saturday 12th December, There will be a Christmas Fair at Bath City farm, 11am-2pm. There'll be Santa and his "reindeer", crafting activities, roasted chestnuts and homemade crafts and preserves for sale, plus the café will be open.
This year DNA Arts will be joining in to decorate your youngsters' bikes or scooters with festive sparkle - so make sure they bring them along!
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Half Term Fun - Bath City Farm
Are you looking for activities in the area to keep your children amused this half term?
Bath City Farm are holding the following events that are free so why not go along to a great community venue right on our doorstep.
Monday 26th October 11am-2pm:
Tuesday 27th October 11am-2pm:
Saturday 31st October 1pm-4pm:
Bath City Farm are holding the following events that are free so why not go along to a great community venue right on our doorstep.
Monday 26th October 11am-2pm:
Medieval Madness!
Go and explore medieval life at Bath City Farm, handle medieval artefacts, make a gargoyle and sample medieval food.
Tuesday 27th October 11am-2pm:
Apple and Pumpkin Day
Join them for a day of apple and pumpkin related fun, including; apple tasting, bobbing and juicing, and pumpkin carving.
Saturday 31st October 1pm-4pm:
Frightful Halloween Fun
Join them for an afternoon of spooky games, make a paper and willow lantern and dress to scare for our 3.30pm lantern-lit parade.
Monday, 19 October 2015
Planning Application - The Hollow
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| Overlooking the field where approval to build 20 homes is being sought |
Over 290 objections have been received from residents around the area not wanting this project to go ahead.
The objections raised are for a large range of reasons, but the main reasons we can see are:
- The dangers that result from having an additional road emerging onto The Hollow, whether with or without altered traffic calming, this area already has too much traffic travelling at too great a speed.
- The loss of the already limited green space and beautiful hillside.
- The negative impact on the surrounding residents and the Farm itself.
The decision is scheduled to be released at the end of November and we will of course let you know the outcome as soon as we hear. However, both myself and Councillor Tim Ball are supporting the residents with their objections to this application and hope the views of those that will be mostly affected by this development are listened to over those of a national developer.
Friday, 10 July 2015
Resident Survey - Update
Following our recent residents survey along Kelston View, one of the issues raised was the loss of the fencing along a stretch of The City Farm that has posed a safety concern.
We are pleased to see that The City Farm have now replaced this stretch of fencing making this footpath safer again.
We will continue to pursue the other issues that have been raised with us and hope to provide further updates over the coming days and weeks.
If you would like to complete our survey an on-line copy can be found here.
If you have any issues or concerns, please do get in touch.
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| Councillor Tim Ball and Sarah Moore by the newly erected fence |
We are pleased to see that The City Farm have now replaced this stretch of fencing making this footpath safer again.
We will continue to pursue the other issues that have been raised with us and hope to provide further updates over the coming days and weeks.
If you would like to complete our survey an on-line copy can be found here.
If you have any issues or concerns, please do get in touch.
Monday, 22 June 2015
Bath City Farm - Summer Plant Sale
Saturday 27th June 11.00am - 2.00pm
Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Bath
Do you want to give you garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well as crafts, chutneys and produce at Bath City Farm
There will also be a Bouncy castle and the café will be open as usual.
Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Bath
Do you want to give you garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well as crafts, chutneys and produce at Bath City Farm
There will also be a Bouncy castle and the café will be open as usual.
Friday, 5 June 2015
Bath City Farm (Family fun day)
Saturday 13th June sees a fun day for the local community at Bath City Farm from 11am till 2pm sponsored by Southside Family project centre.
Why not spend a great time at the farm next Saturday and support two great initiatives, take the kids and make it a family day out.
Why not spend a great time at the farm next Saturday and support two great initiatives, take the kids and make it a family day out.
Monday, 18 May 2015
What's on at Bath City Farm
The Farm at Dusk Monday 25th May 8pm-10pm: Come and see the
farm in a different light! This evening event is suitable for families. We’ll be
looking out for bats, badgers and moths, listening to the evening bird song
and toasting marshmallows on a campfire. Limited places so booking essential.
£2.50/£1 concessions
Summer Plant Sale Saturday 30th May 11am-2pm: Give your garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well as crafts, chutneys and produce. Bouncy castle and café open. No need to book.
City Farm Talk and Tour Saturday 6th June 10.30am-12.30pm:
Come and hear Author of Street Farm Stephen E Hunt discuss the history of
the City Farms and and his new book Street Farm followed by a tour of the
37acres at Bath City Farm. £4/3 concessions. Booking required.
Southside Family Fun Day Saturday 13th June 11am-2pm: Lots of
stalls including; face painting, Bric O’ Brac, jewellery making, hair braiding,
cake stall and arts and crafts activities for kids. DJ, BBQ and bouncy castle.
No need to book.
Summer Plant Sale Saturday 27th June 11am-2pm: Give your
garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seed-
lings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well
as crafts, chutneys and produce. Bouncy castle and café open.
No need to book.
Friends of the Farm receive a 10% discount on any bookings.
Concessionary rates are for senior citizens, students,
registered disabled, unemployed (proof required)
farm in a different light! This evening event is suitable for families. We’ll be
looking out for bats, badgers and moths, listening to the evening bird song
and toasting marshmallows on a campfire. Limited places so booking essential.
£2.50/£1 concessions
Summer Plant Sale Saturday 30th May 11am-2pm: Give your garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well as crafts, chutneys and produce. Bouncy castle and café open. No need to book.
City Farm Talk and Tour Saturday 6th June 10.30am-12.30pm:
Come and hear Author of Street Farm Stephen E Hunt discuss the history of
the City Farms and and his new book Street Farm followed by a tour of the
37acres at Bath City Farm. £4/3 concessions. Booking required.
Southside Family Fun Day Saturday 13th June 11am-2pm: Lots of
stalls including; face painting, Bric O’ Brac, jewellery making, hair braiding,
cake stall and arts and crafts activities for kids. DJ, BBQ and bouncy castle.
No need to book.
Summer Plant Sale Saturday 27th June 11am-2pm: Give your
garden a summer makeover! Good value perennials, herbs, vegetable seed-
lings, annuals, cut flower plants and soft fruit will be available to buy, as well
as crafts, chutneys and produce. Bouncy castle and café open.
No need to book.
Friends of the Farm receive a 10% discount on any bookings.
Concessionary rates are for senior citizens, students,
registered disabled, unemployed (proof required)
Friday, 6 March 2015
Tree planting Bath City Farm
Don't forget There is a tree planting session this Saturday 7th March from 10.30am-3pm to help plant 300 beautiful native saplings, generously donated by More Trees BANES (www.moretreesbanes.org), and create a hedgerow across one of the fields.
We've put in an order for sunshine, but there'll be hot homemade soup and refreshments available in case there's a chill in the air!
We've put in an order for sunshine, but there'll be hot homemade soup and refreshments available in case there's a chill in the air!
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Valentines days visits
On 14th febuary we spent most of the day very busy in Twerton spending time clearing up Bath City Farm in the morning with other residents, many bags of rubbish were removed leaving the area clean and tidy.
At lunch time we visited Bakers in Twerton High Street who were celebrating 80 years trading in Bath altogether quite a accomplishment.
We would like to express our thanks to both the volunteers at the City Farm and to Richard Baker for his engagement with the community and the warm welcome that he gave us.
We would like to express our thanks to both the volunteers at the City Farm and to Richard Baker for his engagement with the community and the warm welcome that he gave us.
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