The hub will provide collection facilities for residual household waste and recyclables, scrap metal, large electrical items such as washing machines and dishwashers, cardboard, garden waste, bulky waste and soft furnishings.
The proposal is for a site on Locksbrook Road, which is currently used by the council’s street cleansing service.
The new facility will replace the existing Bath Recycling Centre site in Midland Road, which was identified for redevelopment as part of the Bath Western Riverside regeneration project. It has been granted full planning approval for new affordable and market homes.
An overview of the proposals and the proposed site layout can be viewed on an interactive map online.
The planning application reference number is 24/03168/REG03 and it can be viewed on the council website.
Consultation on Bath recycling hub
The council held a programme of public engagement on the proposals in May and June this year.
Postcards were sent to residents and businesses in the surrounding areas and a drop-in session was held at the former MOT depot on Locksbrook Road, enabling those without internet access to view the proposals and speak to members of the project team.
During the engagement period, there were nearly 3,000 unique views of the engagement website and 162 feedback responses were submitted.
The feedback showed that 60% of residents who responded believed it was important to continue to provide waste and recycling facilities in Bath.
Concerns around noise pollution, reduction in air quality and accessibility within the site have been taken into consideration by the design team.
The council has said it will consult external organisations including Natural England, the Environment Agency and Network Rail. Residents are also now being given another opportunity to give their views.
Councillor Tim Ball, cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in the engagement and has given their feedback on the proposals. We have listened to what was said and incorporated some suggestions when shaping the planning application.
“I would encourage everyone to give us their comments on the revised proposals that have been developed. The current Bath Recycling Centre will remain open as normal until a replacement is operational, but once an alternative site has been confirmed and the Midland Road site vacated, we can start work on the first phase of affordable homes – which will help to deliver on one of the council’s key priorities.”
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