Robert Adam’s world famous bridge was the essential precursor to the eastern expansion of Bath in the late 1700s and the creation of the Bathwick Estate (aka the Pulteney Estate).
Pulteney Bridge, a Grade I listed structure, was built by Adam for William Pulteney (ne William Johnstone) between 1769-74.
The bridge is only one of four in the world that still have buildings across it full span on both sides and, of these four, the only to have vehicular traffic still crossing it.
Since Adam, the bridge has undergone change both in width and in height. As part of the Masterplan we will consider the bridge, alongside Argyle Street and Laura Place, in the context of the 21st century and explore opportunities to enhance the setting, improved the condition of the buildings and support local business to thrive.
Pulteney Bridge is located on the boundary of policy SB2 and is considered a key landmark within it with views in and out.
The Public Realm and Movement Strategy highlights the opportunity to make the bridge (extending to Laura Place) traffic free and create a simple. high quality public realm that is responsive to heritage environment. The strategy also seeks the reconfiguration of Laura Place to create enhanced space that celebrate the water fountain.
- Pedestrianisation of the bridge
- Reconfiguration of Laura Place
- Improved the condition of the buildings
- Enhanced public realm and pavement licenses
- Improved safety of pedestrians and cyclists
- Build upon Liveable Neighbourhood proposals
- Heritage environment
- Bus and taxi services
- Deliveries and servicing
- Alignment with Liveable Neighbourhood and CRSTS proposals