Welcome to the Pines Way redevelopment website.
HUB, in collaboration with Bridges Fund Management acquired the former Homebase site at the end of 2023. Following a significant amount engagement with the local community and B&NES council plans have been submitted to transform this area to create a vibrant mixed use community comprising homes including affordable, commercial and retail spaces, enhanced public realm areas and new pedestrian and cycle routes. You can find more detail on the planning scheme here.
For more information about HUB please visit our website www.hubresidential.com
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Who we are
HUB is a progressive developer creating living places for communities to thrive, now and into the future. In cities across the UK, we aim to leave places better than they were before. Visionary, trustworthy, collaborative and impactful are the values that underpin our work. We build relationships before buildings to positively transform communities, while reducing our impact on the environment.
Bridges is a specialist private markets investor. For over 20 years, we’ve been investing in solutions that support the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy. We are driven by a clear conviction: that building a better future for people and the planet is also a unique opportunity to create lasting economic value.
We’re Urban Symbiotics, a company that loves and has built its reputation by developing unique ideas in collaboration with local communities. We are obsessed with designing and delivering better places that foster life. We ultimately believe that it is only by truly engaging communities and understanding how people live and aspire, that the development of unique integrated and relevant spaces can take place.
Events
Community Conversations
pop-up
24th April - Green Park Station Foyer
Community conversations
Green Park Station
Market Event
22nd March - Green Park Station Market
Early ideas for the site
CLICK HERE to view the exhibition boards
Exhibition Day
18th May - Percy Community Centre, New King Street
Evolving Ideas
CLICK HERE to view the exhibition boards
Green Park Station
Market Even
Friday 6th September - Green Park Station Market
Developed Proposal
CLICK HERE to view the exhibition boards
Bath Focus Group Update
Latest News
August 2024 Edition
Pines Way Redevelopment Community Newsletter
Hello,
We are excited to bring you the latest update on the Pines Way Redevelopment project. As always your input and involvement have been, and continue to be, invaluable to us. Here are some of the key activities and progress we have made over the past few months:
Community Engagement and Focus Groups
We have been actively engaging with community groups including several local organisations such as Headway, Swallow, Bath Toys, Cards and Games, the Polish Community Group, Percy Centre Active Play, Pegasus Leat, and the Royal National Institute of Blind People Guided Walk. These discussions ensure that your voices are heard and reflected in our plans. A big thank you to all of those involved in helping us facilitate workshops and all the wonderful participants that gave up their time to talk to us.
Design Development in Response to Community Feedback
In response to the comments and suggestions received at our last community event, our design team has been hard at work refining the project plans. We appreciate your constructive feedback and are pleased to inform you that many of your ideas are being incorporated into the design. Our goal is to create a space that everyone can be proud of.
Meetings with the Council’s Planning Team
We have met with the Council’s Planning Team to discuss various topics related to the Pines Way Redevelopment project. These discussions included sustainability initiatives, landscaping and highways improvements, architectural design, and material choices. Feedback from the Council is being incorporated into our plans to ensure the project aligns with community needs and regulatory standards.
Site Works Progress
On the ground, we have been repairing and painting the hoarding along the walkway through the site and conducting archaeological trial pits. Landscape maintenance will resume in the near future. These works improve the site’s appearance, while also informing the development of our proposals.
Upcoming Community Engagement Event
We are pleased to announce that our next community engagement event is scheduled for Friday, 6th September, at Green Park Station. Join us to celebrate your invaluable involvement in the project and see the latest plans we have developed together.
Thank you for your continued support and participation. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event as we continue to work together to make Pines Way a thriving community.
Kind regards,
The Pines Way Redevelopment Team
Community Engagement Success
Over the past few months, we have had the pleasure of hosting engaging discussions and meaningful conversations with several local community groups as part of our inclusive engagement programme. These discussions have provided us with invaluable insights that will help guide the redevelopment of Pines Way.
We are incredibly grateful to all the individuals and organisations that participated. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following groups for their help in organising and participating in these focus groups:
Headway
Swallow
Bath TCG
The Polish Community Group
Percy Centre Active Play
Pegasus Leat
RNIB Guided Walk
A special mention goes to the brilliant team at the Percy Community Centre for introducing and facilitating the sessions with their wonderful community groups, Rick and the Pegasus Leat team for hosting our latest workshop, and Steve Hyde from the RNIB for his excellent guided walk.
Your contributions have been instrumental in shaping the vision for Pines Way, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we move forward with the project.
Green Park Station Market
Friday 22nd March
Initial Ideas - Community Exhibition
What a fantastic Friday at Green Park Station Market! We hosted an unprecedented 250+ conversations at our exhibition stall from 9 am to 7 pm. Once again, the Bath community provided a wealth of feedback on our early ideas and initial concepts for the former Homebase site.
A big thank you to all who took the time to talk to us it really does make a difference and help shape the design for the site. While we compile all the information and insights we received, please use the link below to access the exhibition boards.
CLICK HERE to view the exhibition boards.
Green Park Station Market
Saturday 17th February
Community Conversations
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Community Conversations Pop-Up event on Saturday, 17th February, at Green Park Market. We gathered an incredible 130 insights from the conversations we held during the day and are using these to shape the upcoming Community Workshop events. Thank you to Green Park Market and all the businesses trading that day for making us feel welcome and part of the community, as well as keeping us fuelled with fantastic food and drink during the day.
23rd October 2024
Planning Application Submission
Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their thoughts at our celebration event at Green Park Station on 6th September. We are pleased to announce that, with the support of the community, HUB has now submitted the planning application to B&NES for review. All the documents are available for you to view HERE under the reference 24/03831/FUL. We would love for you to continue sharing your comments and thoughts on the scheme through the same platform.
Once again, a big thank you for all your support and feedback over the last eight months!