Council backs plans for Bath rugby stadium after 15 year planning battle

By Tom Lowe2025-09-18T12:36:00

Decision to be sent to secretary of state for review

Kay Elliott’s plans for a new rugby stadium in the centre of Bath have been backed by the local council after the scheme was put on ice by the secretary of state.

Former housing secretary Angela Rayner issued an Article 31 notice at the end of last month preventing Bath and North East Somerset council from making a decision on the application.

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