Following the public inquiry in May 2005 into the Compulsory Purchase and Highway Stopping Up Orders, made by the Council to ensure there are no site assembly impediments to the redevelopment of Southgate proceeding, two decision letters, dated 19th August 2005 advised that, following consideration of the Inspector’s reports and recommendations, the Secretary of State for Transport agreed that both Orders should be were confirmed.  

Adobe Acrobat compatible versions of the decision letters are available to the right of this page. 

The decision letters explain the scope of the Orders, provides summaries of the case for the objectors and the case for the Council, main issues and considerations, the Inspector’s recommendation and decision, and the Secretary of State’s formal decision, and appendices referred to.   These include the Inspector’s reports with requested modifications,  Lists of appearances and those attending at the Inquiries,  Core Documents, Index of documents submitted by the Council and CGNU as well as by objectors.

This information is available in PDF format only. If you require it in an alternative format or have problems accessing the files please contact Hannah Broadway via email Hannah_Broadway@bathnes.gov.uk or telephone 01225 477006.