Prominent development / investmentopportunity in central Bath.Vacant possession achievable inJanuary 2026.
Access to the site is directly off the LowerBristol Road. The Bath and West Buildingscomprise three detached, purpose-builtoffice buildings known as Platinum,Gold and Silver Buildings. The Platinumand Gold Buildings are situated at thefront of the site with the Silver Buildingbehind these. The remainder of the site issurfaced in tarmac and provides space forapproximately 35 cars.The Platinum Building is the largest providing 6,914 sq ft (NIA) of space and is currently vacant. Internally, the building provides a number of separate offices over three floors, break out spaces and meeting rooms with a lift serving all floors. Externally, the building is clad in red brick with Bath Stone accents and corrugated metal roof.The Gold Building is occupied by Living WithLimited and provides 1,388 sq ft (NIA) ofaccommodation over two floors. Internally, the ground floor comprises a meeting room and breakout space with the first floor comprising an open plan office space and kitchen. Externally, the building is clad in red brick with Bath Stone accents and corrugated metal roof.The Silver Building is occupied by RiviamDigital Care Limited and provides 3,325sq ft (NIA) of accommodation. Internally, itcomprises two floors of open plan officespace and ground floor level 'basement'storage. There is a lift providing access to allfloors. Externally, the building is clad in redbrick with a predominantly glazed frontfaçade and flat roof.The site and buildings currently cater to office use (Use Class E) and are situated within the City of Bath. Positioned sustainably, in close proximity tothe Bath Central Area, they enjoy access to various services and amenities and benefit from their status as previously developed (“brownfield”) land.The Council's spatial strategy emphasisesprioritising brownfield sites to align with itsoverarching development goals, including fostering new commercial, residential, or other forms of development (Policy DW1). Given the site's current use, introducing additional, new, or renovated office space in this location is primarily acceptable under Policy ED1A.Proposals for converting the site to alternative uses, such as residential-led developments, will undergo scrutiny based on Policy ED1B, typically deemedacceptable unless the Council can provide “strong economic reasons” to retain existing commercial space. This assessment considers various factors, including the quality of the office accommodationbeing replaced, viability, strategic importance to Bath's wider economy, availability of alternativelocations, and market indicators, among others. Additionally, other policies in the development plan may apply to uses like Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). Neighbouring sites havevaried their uses through the planning process and demonstrate a material consideration.While not statutorily listed or within aConservation Area, the site falls within the Bath World Heritage Site and near several Grade II listed assets. As such, development proposals should positively respond to these assets through sensitive design, density, massing and architectural considerations. Other pertinent factors include managing flood risk and potential impacts on neighbouring properties' amenities. Policies within the development plan will seek to ensure that any future development proposal responds to the context of the site, through an understanding of its evolution, its functionality, and its impacts.The site is subject to a 30% affordable housing requirement (Policy CP9), contingent upon a viability assessment and potential application of vacant building credit, if applicable. Knight Frank would be pleased to provide further guidance on planning matters should interested parties require this.
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