HUB and Bridges Fund Management have submitted plans for a new mixed-use development on the site of the former Homebase on Pines Way in Bath.
The plans for the currently derelict brownfield site would see circa 275 build-to-rent homes (BTR) and 180 shared living homes delivered, alongside more than 10,000 sq ft of flexible commercial and amenity space.
HUB and Bridges are targeting BREEAM Excellent for the commercial space and a 4* Home Quality Mark for the residential space at the JTP Architects-designed scheme.
Victoria Manston, development director at HUB, said: “Pines Way is a fundamental component of Bath Western Riverside’s wider regeneration. The scheme has the opportunity to transform a vacant brownfield site into a thriving new neighbourhood – delivering new commercial space alongside high quality homes for the city’s growing community of workers.
“Bath is hailed globally for its historic design; we have worked alongside Bath & North East Somerset Council, local stakeholders, and heritage advisors to ensure the project complements the area’s UNESCO World Heritage status. We have seen first hand how the build-to-rent and shared living models catalyse regeneration; we are confident this scheme will enrich this historic city whilst addressing the region’s recently doubled housing delivery target.”
Adam Amijee, investment manager at Bridges Fund Management, added: “Our proposed transformation of this derelict site on Pines Way will provide much-needed high-quality new homes for Bath’s growing population, while also helping to revitalise this attractive riverside area. From our experience of building thousands of new homes across the UK, we understand how to create developments that meet local needs while also minimising environmental impact, through reduced embodied and operational carbon emissions. We believe this development can be a real asset to the city and the local community.”
Nigel Bidwell, partner at JTP, said: “It’s a privilege to design in Bath and the Pines Way proposal seeks to balance the sensitivities of this special city with the exciting and important opportunity of contributing to its newest quarter at Bath Western Riverside. The design strives to form connections; in providing new greened routes to the city centre but also in its architecture, drawing from the industrial heritage of the site and its river valley setting and this has been further enriched through an engaging and rewarding process with local people.
“Bath’s need for housing is increasingly falling into focus and JTP has been delighted to work with the team at HUB and Bridges Fund Management to bring forward this important scheme for the city.”
