"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
If you are a member, please complete an online membership form to renew and pay via bank transfer or set up a standing order as soon as possible.
If you are not a member - please join! Only £5 pa for an individual or household.
Click here for membership form / renewal
What's happening NOW in your local area?
How can YOU help?
Local Plan NOW AVALIABLE - see HBC site for details including the promoted sites map.
The first details of the new Local Plan have been published on the HBC site - click here for details.
The promoted sites includes a huge amount of Green Belt land.
HBC have arranged an Extraordinary council meeting for Wednesday 20 March to discuss the publication of our draft Local Plan. It will start at 7pm, take place at Elstree Studios and, as always, you’re welcome to attend or follow the meeting via webcast. Click here for more information.
BE6 Barnet Lane - SUCCESS!!! Planning permission submitted for 220 homes by Barratt homes off Barnet Lane was refused at the HBC Planning Meeting on 11th March 2024. Click here for more information.
Battery Farm - awaiting response from the Secretary of State. Click here for more details
Woodcock Hill Village Green - Court hearing took place on 24th January 2024. Click here for more details.
Organ Hall - Awaiting outcome of revised plans.
Elle Dani Farm, Allum Lane, Elstree - Plans for the development of Elle Dani Farm on Allum Lane, Elstree were published on 23/8/23.
UPDATE: Planning permission pending.
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. Cecils Horse Sanctuary have to be out by April 2024 but have not found a local relocation option. 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.
Sky Studios have submitted plans for a further development on green belt land. Click here for more details.
How can YOU help?
Local Plan NOW AVALIABLE - see HBC site for details including the promoted sites map.
The first details of the new Local Plan have been published on the HBC site - click here for details.
The promoted sites includes a huge amount of Green Belt land.
HBC have arranged an Extraordinary council meeting for Wednesday 20 March to discuss the publication of our draft Local Plan. It will start at 7pm, take place at Elstree Studios and, as always, you’re welcome to attend or follow the meeting via webcast. Click here for more information.
BE6 Barnet Lane - SUCCESS!!! Planning permission submitted for 220 homes by Barratt homes off Barnet Lane was refused at the HBC Planning Meeting on 11th March 2024. Click here for more information.
Battery Farm - awaiting response from the Secretary of State. Click here for more details
Woodcock Hill Village Green - Court hearing took place on 24th January 2024. Click here for more details.
Organ Hall - Awaiting outcome of revised plans.
Elle Dani Farm, Allum Lane, Elstree - Plans for the development of Elle Dani Farm on Allum Lane, Elstree were published on 23/8/23.
UPDATE: Planning permission pending.
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. Cecils Horse Sanctuary have to be out by April 2024 but have not found a local relocation option. 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.
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 (same price but increases our member numbers), 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
Meet the Committee:
Chair: Dr. Ann Goddard
Acting Chair: Mrs. Pat Strack
Treasurer and Web: Ms. Helen Stammers (ebgbstreasurer@gmail.com)
Secretary: Ms. Marjorie Davies
Membership: Mrs. Karen Forrester (ebgbsmembership@gmail.com)
Planning: Mr. Jonathon Supran
Member: Mr. Clive Butchins
Chair: Dr. Ann Goddard
Acting Chair: Mrs. Pat Strack
Treasurer and Web: Ms. Helen Stammers (ebgbstreasurer@gmail.com)
Secretary: Ms. Marjorie Davies
Membership: Mrs. Karen Forrester (ebgbsmembership@gmail.com)
Planning: Mr. Jonathon Supran
Member: Mr. Clive Butchins
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.