Bath Rugby has submitted amended plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium at The Rec, the club’s home since 1894. The amended application reflects valuable feedback from the public, key stakeholders, and B&NES, addressing technical points identified since the initial submission last year.
The new stadium design boasts significant improvements, including lowering the heights of the West and East Stands.
These enhancements are not just aesthetic; they aim to elevate the matchday experience while preserving the unique character of the surrounding area.
“We’ve listened closely to the community and our stakeholders, as well as the statutory consultees that are invited to comment, and we are committed to delivering a stadium that meets the needs of our fans and respects the rich heritage of Bath,” said Tarquin McDonald, Chief Executive of Bath Rugby. “This showcases an exciting vision for the future, with significant public benefits that will positively contribute to the entire community.”
Key benefits of the new stadium design include:
- A new curved roof form which reduces the heights, resulting in increased views of the city and surrounding hills
- Enhanced landscaping to the river
- Redesign of East and West Stand facades
- Re-engineered and enhanced seating bowl
The resubmitted plans retain all the benefits included in the original application from 2023:
- 18,000 capacity stadium with enhanced accessibility
- Contemporary and sensitive design
- Increased community use with new stadium facilities
- Regenerated riverside, retention of mature trees, as well as further landscaping and bio-diversity measures
- A host of sustainability measures to support a target of net zero operational carbon
- Riverside café/restaurant, Club shop and museum for non-matchday use
For more information, visit the dedicated Stadium for Bath page on the Bath Rugby website: bathrugby.com/stadium-for-bath
Supporters and the public are now able to comment via the Council’s planning portal until Saturday 8 February. bathnes.gov.uk