By local democracy reporter John Wimperis: Eight new “passivhaus” low carbon blocks of student accommodation could soon be built at the University of Bath’s Claverham Down campus, housing 964 students.
Plans are at an early stage and a full planning application has not been submitted yet. But the university has submitted a request to the council for an opinion on what environmental information would be needed for a full planning application.
One large block would be built over the current tennis courts just north of the university’s running track, with another large block built over what is currently the P Car Park. Six smaller blocks of accommodation would be built in a row across the sports pitches between the running track and the edge of the campus.
Two new padel courts would be created on campus to make up for the two tennis courts which would be lost. The development will seek “passivhaus” certification — a high standard of energy efficiency.
The university is running a two day public consultation at the end of the month so that the public can share their thoughts on the plans at this stage. One session will be held between 3-7pm on Tuesday 29 April at the Innovation Centre, Carpenter House, Broad Quay Bath BA1 1UD. The second will take place 3-7pm on Wednesday 30 April in the foyer of the University of Bath Sports Training Village, Claverton Down Campus, BA2 7AY.
You can view the request to the council on Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning portal here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/planning/details.html?refval=25%2F01283%2FSCREEN#details_Section
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