"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
Save the Date and Join Us for the
EBGBS AGM
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Allum Hall
7.15pm for 7.30pm
Guest Speaker : Robin Bishop
from The Barnet Society
The Barnet Society is a non-political organisation that campaigns for the preservation and improvement of the environment of Chipping Barnet and surrounding areas
and for the protection of the Green Belt.
All Welcome
If you have specific skills or are just passionate about protecting our local Green Belt please consider joining the EBGBS Committee - contact us here as your support would be appreciated.
EBGBS AGM
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Allum Hall
7.15pm for 7.30pm
Guest Speaker : Robin Bishop
from The Barnet Society
The Barnet Society is a non-political organisation that campaigns for the preservation and improvement of the environment of Chipping Barnet and surrounding areas
and for the protection of the Green Belt.
All Welcome
If you have specific skills or are just passionate about protecting our local Green Belt please consider joining the EBGBS Committee - contact us here as your support would be appreciated.
Tesco Community Grant - the votes are in and we came second!
Our grant of £1,000 is extremely welcome.
Thank you Tesco and thank you to all those who voted in store.
Shoppers could vote to support EBGBS at the Tesco Borehamwood store by putting your blue token in the middle slot for our project until 31st March 2023.
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What's happening NOW in your local area?
How can YOU help?
An important statement has been made by the Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee.
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.
Plans are in for a new development at Organ Hall. Click here for more information.
Plans for a 76 home development off Barnet Lane via Hartfield Avenue have been rejected. Click here for more information.
Plans are due in for a 230 home development off Barnet Lane via Furzhill Avenue. Click here for more information.
Sky Studios have submitted plans for a further development on green belt land. Click here for more details.
Elstree Aerodrome have submitted plans for a second entrance across green belt land. Click here to find the reasons why EBGBS are objecting and what you can do.
Update: the plans were refused as not needed, there is sufficient access for safety vehicles already, a ploy to open up the possibility of development at a later stage Green Belt no very special circumstances.
Aldenham Reservoir plans were submitted.
22/2147/OUT Erection of industrial/distribution units land south of Watford Rd.
22/2148/FUL Safety improvement works to the Dam.
EBGBS support the use of land south of Watford Rd for employment purposes provided the monies from that development for repairs to the Dam are legally watertight. Very special circumstances are demonstrated for using the Green Belt to en- sure the Reservoir can be secured and safe for future generations.
These applications were heard at HBC May Planning meeting but the decision has delayed to allow time for newly appointed Councillors following the local elections on 5/5/23, to study the application.
Click here for more details.
Update: the planning meeting has delayed the decision due to a change is Councillors following the local elections on 5/5/23.
Progress on the Solar Plant - click here .
How can YOU help?
An important statement has been made by the Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee.
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.
Plans are in for a new development at Organ Hall. Click here for more information.
Plans for a 76 home development off Barnet Lane via Hartfield Avenue have been rejected. Click here for more information.
Plans are due in for a 230 home development off Barnet Lane via Furzhill Avenue. Click here for more information.
Sky Studios have submitted plans for a further development on green belt land. Click here for more details.
Elstree Aerodrome have submitted plans for a second entrance across green belt land. Click here to find the reasons why EBGBS are objecting and what you can do.
Update: the plans were refused as not needed, there is sufficient access for safety vehicles already, a ploy to open up the possibility of development at a later stage Green Belt no very special circumstances.
Aldenham Reservoir plans were submitted.
22/2147/OUT Erection of industrial/distribution units land south of Watford Rd.
22/2148/FUL Safety improvement works to the Dam.
EBGBS support the use of land south of Watford Rd for employment purposes provided the monies from that development for repairs to the Dam are legally watertight. Very special circumstances are demonstrated for using the Green Belt to en- sure the Reservoir can be secured and safe for future generations.
These applications were heard at HBC May Planning meeting but the decision has delayed to allow time for newly appointed Councillors following the local elections on 5/5/23, to study the application.
Click here for more details.
Update: the planning meeting has delayed the decision due to a change is Councillors following the local elections on 5/5/23.
Progress on the Solar Plant - click here .
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.
Current Issues can be found on our Latest News page
Please read for further information and details of how you can help.
BE6 - 220 homes planned by Barratt homes off Barnet Lane
Organ Hall
Hartfield Avenue
Draft Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plan
Woodcock Hill De-Registration
Aldenham Reservoir
Solar Plant
Elstree Aerodrome
Tykeswater Lane
Sky Studios