Bloomfield Rise - Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

(26-002) (BLOOMFIELD RISE, ODD DOWN, BATH) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Bath and North East Somerset Council has made an order under provisions contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will introduce the following restrictions in Bloomfield Rise, Odd Down, Bath;

1. Prohibit Motor Vehicles between the hours of 8.30-9.05am & 3.00-3.35pm Monday-Friday on the length of Bloomfield Rise from its junction with Somerdale Avenue in a southerly direction to its termination point outside no. 86 Bloomfield Rise creating a school street scheme for St Philip’s Church of England Primary School. The restriction shall apply on school days during term time, except for vehicles exempted under this Order.

2. A folddown/collapsible bollard would be installed on the lane next to the school, set back slightly to allow access to the school car park and the neighbouring property from Bloomfield Rise. The school would raise the bollard during School Street operating hours, and a sign at the entrance to the lane would indicate the restrictions. Outside of School Street hours, the bollard would be lowered to enable vehicle access into Bloomfield Rise.

3. A telescopic/collapsible bollard on the western side of Bloomfield Rise (opposite the school), would be installed at the edge of the footway in front of the private lane.

4. The school would raise the bollard during School Street operating hours. Outside of School Street hours, the bollard would be lowered to enable vehicle access into Bloomfield Rise.

5. Access for landowners to the private lanes on both sides will always be maintained.

The order will come into operation on 6 July 2026. Full details of the proposal together with a map and a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for making the order may be inspected at the One Stop Shops at Manvers Street, Bath, The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton and at the Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham during normal office hours. The proposal may also be viewed on the Council’s website by searching for 26-002 on the web page: www.bathnes.gov.uk/permanent-traffic-order-notices

Any person who desires to question the validity of, or any provision contained in the order on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks after the date on which the order was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

Chris Major, Director of Place Management, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Traffic Management Team, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JG

www.bathnes.gov.uk

Dated: 11th June 2026