Destruction of a habitat

Category History

The Sheltered Housing Scheme 1983-87

The first conversion of the Tufa Field to building land was proposed in 1983, with Bath City Council granting itself permission for a sheltered housing scheme. Even in this original application, the stability and drainage of the site was highlighted… Continue Reading →

The Translocation 2020

One of the conditions for the 2020 development of the site was that an equivalent site be created elsewhere, the so-called Ecological Mitigation and Compensation. Translocation is controversial to the point of ridicule by Ecologists and Environmental Scientists. Listen to… Continue Reading →

History and Timeline of the Tufa Field in Bath

The Tufa Field is located on the south side of the City of Bath. In earlier times, it was part of the Moorlands Estate, whose home is The Moorlands (also known as Englishcombe Court). This was home to the Ashford… Continue Reading →

The Tufa Field Scheme, 2020

Note: As of 12th November 2024, request for planning permission for this scheme has been officially withdrawn and therefore will require re-submission if ever pursued. As time progresses you will see the construction of the housing infrastructure, car parking and… Continue Reading →

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