Listed bridge repairs at Spring Bridge, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

“DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL 1.1 Spring Bridge is a Grade II listed structure located in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. It forms part of the A40 at the junction over the River Chelt. In May 2024 the north headwall and wings of the structure collapsed over a length of approximately 20m. However, there are areas which remain in place but are unstable, so the length may increase.”

“Relevant Planning History: 25/00039/LBC PCO The north headwall and wing walls have collapsed over a length of approximately 20m. There are 2 two possible proposed options that we will be carrying forward for the design, Option 1: Maintenance Style Repair, Option 2: Enhanced Maintenance style repair.”

“Building Control 29th April 2025 - No comment. Parish Council 6th May 2025 - No Objection.”

“I support the commencement of this work but feel a long-term maintenance plan is needed to avoid the problem happening again. Gravel washed down from Sandhurst Road (visible today onsite) and gulleys left not clear of leaf mould and debris both east and west of Spring Bridge have caused blockages and flooding for years. The south side of the bridge is overgrown with vegetation.”

“Spring Bridge is the correct Listed name and the mention of "Hambrook Bridge" in the supporting document should be removed for historical accuracy. Hambrook Bridge was upstream on the Chelt.”

“In response to Members’ questions, officers confirmed that: • The application includes a general upgrade to the drainage so should reduce likelihood of blockages to the upstream drainage gulleys to the side of the bridge.”

“It is outside the scope of the application for listed building consent to determine when the work will be carried out and this would be difficult to condition as it is a substantial piece of work that may take some time. Gloucestershire County Council Highways have confirmed that the work will require the A40 to be closed and they will need to determine how to mitigate potential traffic issues.”

“The matter then went to the vote on the officer recommendation to approve the application.”

“The listed building consent hereby granted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this decision.”

“The listed building consent hereby granted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in Schedule 1 of this decision notice.”