We are delivering a new recycling centre for residents in Bath. It will be located at an existing council depot at Locksbrook Road and replace the existing recycling centre at Midland Road.
Timeline
Pre-application engagement
Completed
An 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. Learn more on the Bath recycling centre public engagement website.
Planning application submitted
Completed
A planning application has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
Statutory consultation on submitted plans
Completed
The Local Planning Authority carried 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 closed on 3 October 2024.
Updated plans submitted for further consultation
Completed
Following feedback on the statutory consultation, further technical work was carried out resulting in updated plans which were submitted to the Local Planning Authority for further consultation in November. Learn more on the Bath recycling centre public engagement website.
Planning application determined
Completed
The planning authority granted planning permission.
Construction of Bath Recycling Centre
Planned
Construction will start in autumn 2025 and continue for about 8 months.
The new Bath Recycling Centre opens
Planned
We anticipate that the new recycling centre will open in summer 2026, with the Midland Road centre then closing to enable the next phase of the Bath Western Riverside housing development on the site.