Planning, Regeneration and Housing

Our planning teams include a range of specialist officers in respect of heritage, trees and ecology.

The international significance and importance of Bath is recognised by its two World Heritage Site inscriptions. Beyond Bath the Council’s area has a rich and diverse historic environment, including locally distinct vernacular architecture, uniquely important archaeology and industrial and coal mining heritage. There is also an extensive area of Green Belt, two National Landscape, beautiful countryside and settlements. There is a rich and diverse natural environment with statutory and locally designated sites which are home to a vast array of interesting and rare species and habitats.

In any of these roles you will independently manage your own workload and you will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of your own specialist area and associated policy and legislation.

We are forward thinking, ambitious and keen to make a real difference in a world class environment. We are also a happy and positive team who all work well together and support one another.

We are working on a series of regeneration programmes and projects aimed at supporting and renewing our city centre, town centres and local high streets. These coordinated schemes aim to make sure our centres remain vibrant and successful places, which meet the needs of the community and visitors, and provide space for business and community organisations and nature to thrive.

Examples of our current projects include the delivery of the Milsom Quarter Masterplan with the development of the Bath Fashion Museum, development of creative workspaces at Broad Street Yards and public realm schemes. Town Centre Masterplanning in Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Keynsham, projects to bring vacant buildings back into use for community and cultural use. The team also works on festivals, markets and community arts projects.

In the short term, our main focus is to make sure our places continue to remain active and successful. We also have long term plans to help renew our centres to prepare for the future, remain economically active and to help us respond positively to the climate and ecological emergencies.

Find out more about regeneration projects in Bath and North East Somerset.

Our Housing Services Team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe, affordable, and suitable housing. Our team works tirelessly to address the diverse housing needs of our residents through a range of services and initiatives.

We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. We collaborate with various departments, external partners, and the community to achieve our goals. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, consider a career at B&NES!

The Housing Services Team works across a wide area, which includes:

• Housing Delivery: Delivering new homes and improving existing housing stock to meet the growing demand. Our ambitious target is to provide 1,000 new homes over the next 10 years, addressing the challenges of land availability, resource provision, and financial sustainability.
• Temporary Accommodation: Providing temporary housing solutions for those in urgent need, ensuring that no one is left without a roof over their head during times of crisis.
• Rough Sleeping & Domestic Abuse: Supporting vulnerable individuals, including those experiencing rough sleeping and domestic abuse. We offer tailored support and work with partner organizations to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Housing Choice & Service Demand: Managing housing options and the Homesearch service, helping residents find suitable housing that meets their needs. We also address service demand to ensure that our housing services are accessible and effective.
• Adaptations and Equipment for Independent Living: Providing adaptations and equipment to help residents live independently in their homes, improving their quality of life and enabling them to remain in their communities.
• Improving the Private Rented Sector (PRS): Working to enhance the conditions of private rented housing in B&NES, ensuring that all residents have access to safe and well-maintained homes.