Twerton and Whiteway planning applications w/c 15.12.2025

This week we have 1 planning application for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link.

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/04627/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      2nd December 2025                              Expiry Date:            27th January 2026

Location:         29 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DB 

Grid Ref:          (E)372671 - (N)164623                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use of the existing garage to form short-term holiday accommodation.

Officer:            Nadin Qutaina

Applicant:        Josh Liddle	Agent:    LXW Architects
29 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DB	C/o Liam Chamings Henleaze House Business Centre 13 Harbury Road Henleaze Bristol United Kingdom BS9 4PN

To view the case click on the link here.

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Haycombe Drive flooding

We have recently received reports about flooding during heavy rain and after our complaints the Council have replied with the following.

"During each visit, our process involves clearing the gully grid of debris, lifting the grid, and using a tanker to suck out the gully pot. We then perform a flow test, and if the gully isn't flowing properly, we jet the connecting drains to ensure everything is clear. I can confirm that the gullies were operational after each of these visits. Additionally, on 13th January 2023 and 27th February 2025, the pipework was jetted in response to reported flooding to ensure there were no blockages contributing to the issue.

 

The Council have recently inspected the gullies and can confirm that they are clear. However, looking at the reports and photos, it appears there is a significant amount of leaves and other debris on the highway. When this debris is washed onto the gully grids, it can quickly prevent water from entering the gullies. To address this, a request for street cleansing to attend to the area. The council will upsize the gully grids to increase their resilience to blocking from surface debris."

Councillors Surgery Saturday 6th September 2025

This Saturday, we are hosting our monthly Councillors' Surgery at the Spot Twerton Infant School, located on Poolemead Road in Twerton. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for Twerton and Whiteway residents to come and share any concerns, worries, or even just to have a little grumble. Tim and Sarah will be available between 9.30 and 11.30 to chat and assist with any issues you might have.

We will also be joined by a representative from Curo, in case you have any specific queries you would like to raise with them.

If you can't make it this Saturday, don't worry! You can always reach us by phone. You can contact Tim at 07970461674 or Sarah at 07807013635.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications W/C 01.09.2025

This week we have no planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway.

We will update you next week with any new applications.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications w/c 26.05.2025

This week we have 5 planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link.

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/01647/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      22nd May 2025                         Expiry Date:     17th July 2025

Location:         55 Cameley Green Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SB 

Grid Ref:          (E)371824 - (N)164500                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:      Change of use of 3-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

Officer:            Kate Sullivan

Applicant:      Mr Darius Mosavi	Agent:    No Agent
55 Cameley Green Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SB

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/01973/LBA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st May 2025                          Expiry Date:     16th July 2025

Location:         133 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset  

Grid Ref:          (E)372755 - (N)164612                          LB Grade:        II

Proposal:         Internal alterations for the replacement of internal doors. Replacement of service ducting with fire rated products.

Officer:            Marina Del Giudice

Applicant:        Curo Housing Association	Agent:    D. R. Mills & Associates
C/o Ms. Helen Barrett The Maltings River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA1 1ED United Kingdom	C/o Mr James Dorey D R Mills & Associates 24 James Street West City Centre Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA1 2BT

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02018/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         12 Freeview Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DR 

Grid Ref:          (E)372337 - (N)164646                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Works as described in application form

Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo	Agent:    No Agent
The Maltings River Place Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1EP

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02019/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         1 Waterloo Buildings Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1BZ 

Grid Ref:          (E)372780 - (N)164609                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Acer (T1) - Crown clean and deadwood. Crown lift to 3m, reducing upper ponderous branches to suitable growth point to even out crown shape and balance.

2no. Prunus (T2 and T3) - Crown lift to 3m.

 Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo Places LTD	Agent:    No Agent
C/O Mr Gordon Stuart The Maltings, River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA2 1EP United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02021/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         49 Highland Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DY 

Grid Ref:          (E)372709 - (N)164441                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:        G1 Hedgeline with Acer - removal of dead and hanging branches. T1 Acer - Reduce from property by 2-2.5m.  T2 Fraxinus - crown lift to 3m.

Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo Places LTD	Agent:    No Agent
C/o Mr Gordon Stuart The Maltings River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA2 1EP United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

Twerton and Whiteway Councillor Update 24.05.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Freeview Road/Dominion Road - The lane was cleared within 2 days of reporting.

Pennyquick Park - We have reported the damaged swing in the toddler play area.

Whiteway Road - We have again asked for the footpath to be fully repaired to the rear of Haycombe Drive.

Sheridan Road/Garrick Road - We have requested the lane between these roads to be cleared.

Kelston View - We have reported more blocked drains and a set of handrails that need to be tightened and secured.

Shophouse Road - We asked for the temporary British Heart Foundation clothes bank to be repositioned as it was located in a dangerous position.

Sarah and Tim attended the Full Council AGM this week, where the new Chair Councillor Liz Hardman and Vice Chair Councillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall took up their positions.

Sarah and Tim have actioned over 30 pieces of personal casework.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 26.04.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Newton Road - We have asked for the wall to be repaired by Curo, the new bleed kit has now been installed outside St Michael's Junior School and we are asking why not all the grassed area has been cut.

High Street - The new bleed kit has now been installed outside the Bakers.

HMO planning applications - We have objected to another 2 recent planning applications for 
HMOs in our area.

Parking - We have chased up the various parking restrictions residents have requested across the area that will hopefully make some areas safer.

Blagdon Park - We have reported the flytipping, broken railings and dangerous abandoned motorbike that has been vandilised.

Sarah attended the Licensing committee meeting this week where the authorities Licensing Policy has been reviewed ahead of being presented at the next full council meeting for adoption by the authority.

Remember next Saturday, 3rd May Sarah and Tim will be holding their monthly councillor ward surgery between 9.30am and 11.30am at The Spot, Twerton Infant and Nursery School on Poolemead Road, please do come along if you have any issues you wish to discuss.

Twerton and Whiteway Resident's views sought

Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore are out in the community every day speaking with residents, however, over the coming weeks and months, they are keen to get your ideas and opinions on what issues you face and what you want your Councillors to focus on.

It is vital that residents voices are heard and we would encourage everyone to get involved.

You do not have to wait for your Councillors to knock your door, if there is anything you feel would improve our area or needs attention, please do contact them and they will be happy to discuss these with you.

Following previous conversations, there are a number of changes planned for the area already such as speed reduction measures on Shophouse Road, HGV weight restrictions on Pennyquick and more.

Whether it is Transport, Parks, Housing or just something in your own street, Tim and Sarah are happy to speak with you and see if there is anything that can be done to help.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 22.03.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Haycombe Drive - we have again requested the Highways team visit the area and see the increasingly worsening state of the road and get work scheduled.

Newton Road - we have reported the increasing number of pot holes along this road.

Pennyquick Park - we have submitted another request for funds for a pump track, this has been a long term ambition to get sorted, however, the cost for this is so large that it is taking a bit of time to secure.

Firstbus - Sarah spoke with a couple of representatives from Firstbus this week to discuss issues faced by residents and ask for updates on any upcoming changes or improvements they have planned, more information on this will follow soon.

HMOs - We have sent a list of HMOs to BANES that we are aware of, this contains 31 HMOs that we have queries with, either they do not appear to have the relevant Licence or do not appear on the Planning site as having the approved change of use. If you are aware of any HMOs in your street that you want us to look at, please do let us know. The Licensing and Planning rules are there for a reason and we need to ensure they are all correctly registered.

Tim and Sarah attended the Full Council meeting where there was unanimous agreement to object to the latest airport expansion request from Bristol Airport. There was also unanimous agreement for the motion bought forward by the Labour Group and amended by the Liberal Democrat group in discussion with the Labour Group for Improving Transparency and Community Engagement around Planning Gain.

Tim and Sarah also completed over 40 pieces of personal residents case work.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Planning Applications w/c 10.03.2025

This week we have no new planning application for Twerton and Whiteway.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 08.03.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Freeview Road - we requested the B&NES Clean and Green team attend to clear all the weeds in the gutters and on the footpaths.

Garrick Road - we have been speaking to Curo about the new posts and hedges they have planted.

Rosewarn Close - we are pleased to see both B&NES and Curo have now visited this area to clear flytipping and rubbish.

Shaws Way - We have requested Curo place posts and hedges across their grass section to stop vehicles from driving over it and along the footpath.

We have reported a large number of drains for clearing to ensure road flooding does not occur when it rains.

We have completed over 50 pieces of personal casework.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Planning Applications w/c 03.03.2025

This week we have 2 planning application for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link. 

Ward:               Twerton                                                     App Ref:            25/00684/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      25th February 2025                                 Expiry Date:            22nd April 2025

Location:         171 Redland Park Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SQ 

Grid Ref:          (E)371798 - (N)164898                            LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use from 4 bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).

Officer:            Christine Moorfield

Applicant:        18-25 Properties	Agent:    No Agent
57 Walwyn Close Twerton Bath Bath BA21SZ United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

Ward:               Twerton                                                  App Ref:            25/00754/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      26th February 2025                               Expiry Date:            23rd April 2025

Location:         1 Kelston View Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1NW 

Grid Ref:          (E)372575 - (N)164023                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:      Change of use from 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom HMO (Use Class Sui Generis).

Officer:            Christopher Masters

Applicant:        Kinden Ltd	Agent:    No Agent
C/O  Ms Tina Chang Liu Flat 4, 2 Chatsworth Road London NW2 4BN

To view the case click on the link here.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 01.03.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Rosewarn Close - arranged for B&NES and Curo to carry out a complete clean up of the estate.

Curo - Tim and Sarah met with Curo on Friday to discuss a number of issues across the area.

Shaws Way - We arranged for all the leaves to be cleared.

Windrush Close - We have asked Curo to clear up the garage area.

Kelston View - The B&NES Clean and Green team came to clear footpaths and steps of weeds this week following a request from us.

We have also asked the Clean and Green team to visit many areas across Twerton and Whiteway including Freeview Road, Long Valley Road, Tanners Walk and Highland Road.

Both Tim and Sarah attended the Full Council meeting on 25th February, where the full budget for 2025 - 2026 was approved, details of this were posted on our blog last Wednesday.

Tim and Sarah held their monthly ward surgery, where a number of residents came along to discuss issues and ideas they have. We will take these issues up with the relevant departments and respond to them individually when we have relevant responses.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Planning Applications w/c 24.02.2025

This week we have no new planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway. 

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 22.02.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

*    New bins

    We have requested several new bins to be put in locations where litter is a regular problem.

*    Road signs

    We have requested a number of badly damaged and faded road signs be replace.

*    Flytipping and litter

    We have reported a number of flytipping issues and are talking with the B&NES waste and     cleansing team about clearing and preventing the rubbish that is being thrown over the            fencing into Carrs Wood. This is not only unsightly, but also dangerous for dogs and wildlife.

*    Pharmacies

    We have contacted the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) and our local Integrated        Care Board (ICB) about the ongoing issues with the 2 local pharmacies and asked what        can be done to ensure residents have a regular, reliable service.

*    Curo

    We have a monthly meeting with Curo this week, if you have any issues you would like us        to address please do get in touch.

They also completed over 30 pieces of residents personal casework.

Don't forget, next Saturday, 1st March, Tim and Sarah will be at The Spot, Twerton Infant and Nursery school on Poolemead Road between 9.30am and 11.30am for their monthly ward surgery, please do go along and talk with them.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Planning Applications w/c 17.02.2025

This week we have no planning application for Twerton and Whiteway. 

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update 15.02.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

*    Fly-tipping in Whiteway Green  

     We asked Curo to attend and remove the fly-tipping in the hedges and trees around                the edge of the park.

*    Poolemead Road

     We met with residents to discussing the on-going issue of cars parking on the grassed             area. This is now being discussed with Highways officers again, despite previous requests      we are still trying to get a resolution to this on-going problem.

*    Kelston View

     The new tactile paving that we requested around the are is being added to the dropped         curbs at the junction with The Hollow.

The Cabinet met on Thursday evening, where the following reports were agreed: 

• Budget and Council Tax 2025/26 and Financial Outlook Report - The report presented the revenue and capital budgets together with proposals for increases in Council Tax and the Adult Social Care Precept for 2025/26. 
• Revenue and Capitol Budget Monitoring, Cash Limits and Virements - April - December 2024 - The report presented the financial monitoring information for the authority as a whole for the financial year 2024/25, using information available as at the end of December 2024. 
• Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan - The Housing Plan for 2025-2030 outlines the Council’s commitment to providing affordable, safe, suitable and high-quality homes for residents. The Cabinet is asked to approve the attached documents for publication and implementation. 
• Active Travel Masterplan - The Cabinet was asked to formally adopt the Active Travel Masterplan. 
• Creating Sustainable Communities in North East Somerset: The Journey to Net Zero - The Cabinet was asked to formally adopt the Creating Sustainable Communities in North East Somerset: The Journey to Net Zero. 
• Treasury Management Performance Report to 31st December 2024 - The report gives details of performance against the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy for the first nine months of 2024/25. 
• Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025 

They also completed over 20 pieces of resident specific casework.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Planning Applications w/c 10.02.2025

This week we have 1 planning application for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link. 

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/00409/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      30th January 2025                                 Expiry Date:            27th March 2025

Location:         41 Freeview Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DS 

Grid Ref:          (E)372431 - (N)164485                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use from a 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) with rear extension and provision of bike store.

Officer:            Paige Moseley

Applicant:        Rivers Birtwell	Agent:    Lewis And Co Planning SE Ltd
Care of Lewis & Co Planning 2 Port Hall Road Brighton BN1 5PD United Kingdom	C/O Mr Toby Deacon 2 Port Hall Road Brighton BN1 5PD United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.