"Our aim is to preserve as much as possible of the peaceful green and pleasant countryside,
which has been left to us after the ravages of road and building developments."
Ann Goddard, Chair EBGBS
which has been left to us after the ravages of road and building developments."
Ann Goddard, Chair EBGBS
Draft Rural Estate Strategic Plan for Hertfordshire - Have your say!
A draft Rural Estate Strategic Plan has been published and is open for consultation for 12 weeks until 16th August 2023.
Please read through the plan and complete the consultation survey (approx. 15 minutes).
Find the Rural Estate Strategic Plan here: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/RuralEstatestrategicplan (click on Rural Estate Plan)
Find the consultation survey here: Draft Rural Estate Strategic Plan consultation | Hertfordshire County Council
What's happening NOW in your local area?
How can YOU help?
Elle Dani Farm, Allum Lane, Elstree - Plans for the development of Elle Dani Farm on Allum Lane, Elstree were published on 23/8/23.
The plans are ‘Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide 8 x detached residential units with integrated solar panels to roof structure, with associated landscaping, amenity space, bin store, parking and re-location of existing access from Allum Lane’. Click here for more details.
Cecils Horse Sanctuary, Watford Road, Elstree - plans for a proposed retirement scheme on the site of Cecils Horse Sanctuary have been submitted by Retirement Villages Group. Click here for more information.
Large scale planning application to construct a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the outskirts of Radlett by the developer Chiltern Green Energy. Click here for details from the public meeting on 24th August 2023.
BE6 Barnet Lane - Planning permission submitted for 220 homes by Barratt homes off Barnet Lane. Click here for more information.
Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee have decided to challenge the decision of the Secretary of State so need to raise funds urgently. Please help them achieve this. Click here for further details.
They still need your help to identify footpaths so please would as many people as possible complete the form.
Click here to read more and find the footpath form.
Revised plans are in for a new development at Organ Hall. Click here for more information.
Sky Studios have submitted plans for a further development on green belt land. Click here for more details.
How can YOU help?
Elle Dani Farm, Allum Lane, Elstree - Plans for the development of Elle Dani Farm on Allum Lane, Elstree were published on 23/8/23.
The plans are ‘Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide 8 x detached residential units with integrated solar panels to roof structure, with associated landscaping, amenity space, bin store, parking and re-location of existing access from Allum Lane’. Click here for more details.
Cecils Horse Sanctuary, Watford Road, Elstree - plans for a proposed retirement scheme on the site of Cecils Horse Sanctuary have been submitted by Retirement Villages Group. Click here for more information.
Large scale planning application to construct a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the outskirts of Radlett by the developer Chiltern Green Energy. Click here for details from the public meeting on 24th August 2023.
BE6 Barnet Lane - Planning permission submitted for 220 homes by Barratt homes off Barnet Lane. Click here for more information.
Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee have decided to challenge the decision of the Secretary of State so need to raise funds urgently. Please help them achieve this. Click here for further details.
They still need your help to identify footpaths so please would as many people as possible complete the form.
Click here to read more and find the footpath form.
Revised plans are in for a new development at Organ Hall. Click here for more information.
Sky Studios have submitted plans for a further development on green belt land. Click here for more details.
Your Green Belt needs you!
Join Elstree and Borehamwood Green Belt Society TODAY
From 1st April 2023 membership is only £5 per annum per individual or household, although an additional donation is always welcome.
EBGBS are a non political, non profit making society that works to protect the Green Belt land in Elstree and Borehamwood from development, communication with and working in conjunction with local and national like minded organisations.
As a member you will receive regular updates regarding our Green Belt at this critical time.
Click here to JOIN US or RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Draft Local Plan
The Draft Local Plan was published on 11th October 2021.
On 26th January 2022 it was announced that following 20,000 objections the plan is to be shelved!
Click here for more details.
The Draft Local Plan was published on 11th October 2021.
On 26th January 2022 it was announced that following 20,000 objections the plan is to be shelved!
Click here for more details.
UK Green Belt
The UK Green Belt was formed by law in 1949 to prevent speculative ribbon development around London and other large cities in the United Kingdom. The first records of EBGBS date from 1959 when the battles against building on Woodcock Hill on the south side of Borehamwood started. We have been contesting Green Belt and conservation issues ever since.
If you care about your environment please join us today.