Saltford Parish Council

03/09/2026

Good news for everyone who uses Manor Road 'lane' - Following SPC's request to B&NES Council, additional "No Parking / No Loading at Any Time" restrictions will be introduced on Manor Road by the bollards at both ends, helping to improve access and visibility.

The photo was taken shortly after the bollards were installed in December 2024, after SPC successfully worked with B&NES Council to close the lane to motor traffic.

We hope these changes will make the lane safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone who uses it.

03/09/2026

SPC will resolve responses to the following six planning consultations as received from B&NES Council (the Planning Authority) at its Tuesday 8 September 2026 meeting:

26/02945/FUL - Cherry Tree Cottage 2A Claverton Road Saltford BS31 3DP. Proposed installation of Split Air Conditioning Unit and Battery for PV Storage.

26/02992/FUL - 17 Witney Close Saltford BS31 3DX. Er****on of single storey rear extension and upgraded roof to existing conservatory.

26/03031/FUL - Hay Tor The Folly Saltford BS31 3JW. Reinstatement in positioning of entrance door to side and replacement windows.
26/03037/VAR - 24 Montague Road Saltford BS31 3LA. Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of appication 25/03445/FUL (Er****on of a rear extension (part single and part two storey) to replace existing rear lean to, new entrance porch, external wall insulation.)

26/03126/FUL - 24 High Street Saltford BS31 3ED. Raising of garage roof, change colour to front and side windows, moving side door, change two windows to french doors and new window to en suite. Removal of side wall and planting to form additional parking with new bin store.

26/03234/VAR - Manor Cottage Manor Road Saltford BS31 3AF. Variation of condition 6 (Plans List) of application 23/03786/VAR (Variation of condition 6 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/02332/FUL (Demolition of existing outbuildings and swimming pool and the er****on of a new single-storey garage / storage building and alterations and extensions to the main house)).

Saltford Parish Council is consulted by B&NES Council, the Planning Authority.

To sign up to receive planning consultations near you visit https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/PlanningNotifications/

For more information about these consultations and to submit comments directly to B&NES Council (the decision making authority), visit B&NES Council’s planning portal https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/Planning/

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03/09/2026

The agenda for SPC's September meeting is now available on the noticeboard and on our website athttps://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/September-2026-agenda.pdf

The meeting will take place in the Kelston Room (upstairs at Saltford Hall).

03/09/2026

FAO Residents affected by power outages due to fire on Hermes Close: National Grid is now working to reconnect the affected area to the power supply. For the latest information on power outages and restoration times, please check the National Grid website: https://tinyurl.com/ys6f8tes

Information from Avon Fire & Rescue Service update c.1pm, Thurs 3 Sept 2026. (Also confirmed that the fire has now been extinguished.)

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03/09/2026

Fire on Hermes Close, Saltford. Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed. Up to 700 properties are currently affected by power outages. Updates in Avon Fire & Rescue Service's post below.
(Thanks to a resident for drawing this post to SPC's attention.)

Update: 01:16PM

The fire has now been extinguished. Our crews remain on scene to cool the equipment and monitor for any further hotspots.

National Grid is now working to reconnect the affected area to the power supply. For the latest information on power outages and restoration times, please check the National Grid website: https://tinyurl.com/ys6f8tes

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crews worked at the scene.

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Update: 10:45AM

We are aware that up to 700 properties are currently affected by power outages. The situation remains unchanged until further notice. Please continue to monitor our channels for updates.

If you live or work nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed due to a significant amount of smoke in the area.

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We’re currently responding to a fire on Hermes Close, Saltford.

Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid smoke getting into their homes. Please avoid the area if possible while our crews are at work.

02/09/2026

View SPC's recent post on what's included for Saltford. SPC will look to share consultation information once available.

A draft Local Plan for Bath and North East Somerset will be considered by councillors on 10 September.

The plan sets out where new homes, jobs and key infrastructure could be built over the next 20 years, helping to ensure growth happens in the right places with the schools, healthcare, transport and community facilities needed to support it.

It has been informed by feedback from residents, businesses, landowners, developers and community organisations through earlier consultation stages.

Read more on our newsroom 🔗 in the comments 👇

02/09/2026

B&NES Council has published its Draft Local Plan today, ahead of a Cabinet meeting next week. The draft identifies two proposed development allocations in Saltford:
• West Saltford (both sides of the A4) – around 960 dwellings
• South Saltford – around 330 dwellings.

Together, these proposals in the Draft Local Plan total around 1,290 new dwellings in Saltford. 'Concept plans' (maps) for both sites can be found in the images below.

View the Draft Local Plan (inc. images) at https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/documents/g6740/Public%20reports%20pack%2010th-Sep-2026%2018.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10
Relevant sections:
• Saltford Village – page 73
• West Saltford – page 78
• South Saltford – page 86

B&NES Council has stated that Cabinet is being asked to approve the Draft Local Plan for a six-week public consultation, expected to begin during the week commencing 14 September. If approved, this will be the final opportunity for residents and stakeholders to comment before the plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. More information can be viewed on the B&NES Council website at: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/plans-new-homes-jobs-and-infrastructure-bnes-go-cabinet

SPC understands that the consultation will be about the 'soundness' of the Draft Local Plan. At this stage, Saltford Parish Council cannot comment on the Draft Local Plan until it has formally considered the consultation information at a Full Council meeting.

SPC is expected to have this as an item at its 6 October meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and, time permitting, address the Parish Council. Please keep an eye on SPC's agendas for details.

B&NES Council, as the local Planning Authority, will publish information on how residents can directly take part in the consultation. Information will also be shared at the Keynsham Area Forum on 24 September at 6:30pm at The Space (above Keynsham Library).

To view SPC’s previous responses to the two B&NES Council Local Plan 'Options' consultations - as well as actions relating to protecting Saltford’s Green Belt - visit: https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/protecting-saltfords-green-belt/

SPC will aim to keep residents informed as further information about the consultation is made available by B&NES Council.

01/09/2026

🗳️ Want to vote in the Saltford elections in May 2027? Residents will have the opportunity to elect two Saltford Ward Councillors and 11 Saltford Parish Councillors. To vote in these and other future elections, make sure your details on the electoral register are accurate and up to date.

📬 Please keep an eye out for communications from B&NES Council’s Electoral Services team, who are currently updating the electoral register.

For more information, including how to check that contact is legitimate, see our article:
https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/want-to-vote-in-future-elections-look-out-for-contact-from-bnes-council/

📸 Image: Saltford Hall during a previous election. Saltford Hall is used as a polling station.

01/09/2026

🌸 A huge thank you to Mary, who has volunteered her time to keep the phone box flowers watered through what is likely to have been one of Saltford's hottest and driest summers. Mary's kept them blooming, despite the heatwaves!

Thanks also to Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen, who generously provide both the summer and winter displays to our community for free. Their support keeps SPC's phone box looking colourful throughout the year.

We’re very grateful to all involved, past and present, for making these displays possible. 🌺🌼🌷

01/09/2026

B&NES Council's looking for views to help shape the future of Bath's Park & Ride services. Have your say at https://haveyoursay.bathnes.gov.uk/parkandride/

Help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride!

Whether you use Park & Ride every day or only occasionally, we want to hear from you. 📣

Your feedback will help us understand how people travel and shape future improvements to the service.

ℹ️ To find out more, take the survey and have your say head to the comments.

Ten survey participants will each receive a £20 Love2shop voucher. 🛍️