Reacting to the news that Homebase will close in Bath, the city's MP Wera Hobhouse said: "Homebase will leave a hole in Bath, but it means that there's potentially a significant amount of land is opening up for re-development next to the city centre. "Based on Sainsbury's previous plans, they wanted to move to the Homebase site, so the land around Green Park station could become available. "If Sainsbury's do move, it would be a huge opportunity. That land would be perfect for a mixed used development, designed around the needs of the people of Bath. "It would be the ideal location for a public facing police station, along with lots of desperately needed social housing. Let's have some vision!"