Come along to this event and ask about how the protection of our Green Belt land can be included into our Neighbourhood Plan.
Come along to this event and ask about how the protection of our Green Belt land can be included into our Neighbourhood Plan.
15th February 2022: EBGBS Letter to HBC regarding the Draft Local Plan
Chair of EBGBS Ann Goddard has written to HBC and Oliver Dowden MP to explain our thoughts on the shelving of the Draft Local Plan and the way forward.
Click here to read the letter.
Chair of EBGBS Ann Goddard has written to HBC and Oliver Dowden MP to explain our thoughts on the shelving of the Draft Local Plan and the way forward.
Click here to read the letter.
29th January 2022: The Times Letter
See below an interesting letter from Professor Mike Adler Chairman of the Solar Campaign Alliance.
See below an interesting letter from Professor Mike Adler Chairman of the Solar Campaign Alliance.
26th January 2022: Hertsmere Local Plan Shelved 2022-2038
WHVG, EBGBS, EVPS, EBRA CPRE, HMWT, RSPB and EBTC were among a ‘staggering’ 20,000 objections received by Hertsmere Borough Council in response to their consultation on the draft Hertsmere Local Plan. At a full Council meeting on Wednesday 26th January leader, Cllr. Morris Bright announced that the plans were to be shelved.
Cllr Bright said, “Our residents have clearly rejected the Draft LP. Now the Council must reject it too."
Government targets of over 12,000 homes, 9000 on green belt, are unachievable.
Warning from Cllr Harvey Cohen, “Producing a new draft plan will take time. I advise now that we may not meet government deadlines for a local plan. We must expect opportunistic planning applications and we may lose some on appeal and end up with developments we do not want.”
Cllr Bright concluded, “We welcome the support of our MP Oliver Dowden. We will make it clear to Government who are the best arbiters of what is right for Hertsmere and its future are our residents and our councillors.”
To hear the full Hertsmere Borough Council meeting where the plan was discussed click here.
WHVG, EBGBS, EVPS, EBRA CPRE, HMWT, RSPB and EBTC were among a ‘staggering’ 20,000 objections received by Hertsmere Borough Council in response to their consultation on the draft Hertsmere Local Plan. At a full Council meeting on Wednesday 26th January leader, Cllr. Morris Bright announced that the plans were to be shelved.
Cllr Bright said, “Our residents have clearly rejected the Draft LP. Now the Council must reject it too."
Government targets of over 12,000 homes, 9000 on green belt, are unachievable.
Warning from Cllr Harvey Cohen, “Producing a new draft plan will take time. I advise now that we may not meet government deadlines for a local plan. We must expect opportunistic planning applications and we may lose some on appeal and end up with developments we do not want.”
Cllr Bright concluded, “We welcome the support of our MP Oliver Dowden. We will make it clear to Government who are the best arbiters of what is right for Hertsmere and its future are our residents and our councillors.”
To hear the full Hertsmere Borough Council meeting where the plan was discussed click here.
October 2021: EBGBS Draft Local Plan (DLP) Meeting with CPRE
The DLP shows HBC intend to build on huge swathes of green belt land.
A meeting was held at Allum Hall on 11/10/21 to discuss the DLP and the way forward. Chris Berry from CPRE spoke and answered questions. Local groups presented on their areas of concern.
Click here for further details
Click here for more details of the DLP
The DLP shows HBC intend to build on huge swathes of green belt land.
A meeting was held at Allum Hall on 11/10/21 to discuss the DLP and the way forward. Chris Berry from CPRE spoke and answered questions. Local groups presented on their areas of concern.
Click here for further details
Click here for more details of the DLP
October 2021: Draft Local Plan (DLP) Published on 11/10/21
For details of the plan, how to access the plan and how to respond click here
For details of the plan, how to access the plan and how to respond click here
September 2021: Draft Local Plan
The Draft Local Plan is due for publication in October 2021.
Click here for more details.
A substantial amount of green belt land is planned for development. Please join the support events - see home page.
The Draft Local Plan is due for publication in October 2021.
Click here for more details.
A substantial amount of green belt land is planned for development. Please join the support events - see home page.
June 2021: Barnet Times article
An article in the Barnet Times, written by Nathan Louis, reported on the use of site HEL341 for an extension of the Allum Lane cemetery as capacity will be reached in 2023.
Click here for the full story
An article in the Barnet Times, written by Nathan Louis, reported on the use of site HEL341 for an extension of the Allum Lane cemetery as capacity will be reached in 2023.
Click here for the full story
May 2021: Mail on Sunday article
The Mail on Sunday published an article criticising Solar Plants.
Click here for the full story
The Mail on Sunday published an article criticising Solar Plants.
Click here for the full story
May 2021: Byways Open To All Traffic Report
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (TYKESWATER LANE - ALDENHAM BYWAY 079, ELSTREE AND BOREHAMWOOD BYWAY 060, BOREHAMWOOD)
Byway 60 and Byway 79 were originally recorded on the Hertfordshire Definitive Map and Statement as Public Footpaths
A Modification Order was applied for in 1996, which presented historical evidence of Bridleway/Byway status. County looked into this and agreed that Byway status existed. There were objections to the proposed change of status so the evidence was presented to the Planning Inspector who confirmed the historical status as Byway Open to All Traffic, based on the evidence presented, and the order to change the status of the route from footpath to Byway was confirmed in March 2005.
Phil Wadey, past Chairman of the British Horse Society and Chairman of the Open Spaces Society has stated that Tykeswater Lane was one of his early modification order applications and was pleased to get the order confirmed, so proving the underlying rights. His intention was that the Byways formed an important part of the route from Bushey to Shenley for walkers, riders and (maybe) cyclists. It was never his intention to permit these Byways to be taken over by off road vehicles.
At the Development Control Committee on 18 October 2005 the following Resolutions, fully supported by the Council’s officers, were passed:
That the Director of Environment be authorised to make:
a) a permanent Traffic Regulation Order to prevent vehicular use of Tykeswater Lane, Radlett, Aldenham and
b) a temporary Traffic Regulation Order to prevent equestrian and cycle use of Tykeswater Lane, Radlett, Aldenham until such times as safe crossings can be provided at its junctions with Watling Street and Theobald Street ie Pegasus crossings.
It is understood that objections to the above order were received which apparently for whatever reason could not be overcome so the Council decided not to proceed.
In 2006, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act was introduced that would now prevent the creation of public rights of way for vehicles. Unfortunately, too late for Tykeswater Lane.
The opinion of the Committee is that the Council have completely failed to protect the rights of walkers and their families, cyclists and horse riders and has effectively surrendered this once delightful footpath to joy riding off road motor vehicles and motor bikes.
For most of the year the Byways are impassable. The surface is churned up by off roaders in winter and ankle wrenching under foot in summer whilst there is the ever present danger from motorised vehicles. Dawn Grocock has herself reported the problems from speeding motor cycles. There is rubbish everywhere. It is a disaster for the local environment and its flora and fauna.
The solution for this travesty lies entirely with County Hall. As Phil Wadey states ‘The County Council is the traffic authority that would make orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Acts 1984 but Hertsmere BC has a parallel power in some circumstances. Redesignation is not necessary to prohibit motor-vehicles’.
A traffic regulation order can be used in just the same way as one could be used to pedestrianise a road (such as the High Street in Watford). There are several Byways Open to All Traffic in Hertfordshire which carry motor vehicular rights (and so are on the definitive map) but on which it is an offence to use them.
So come on County Hall, sort it out. If the past months have not emphasised the importance of access to the outdoors and exercise in the open air to Councillors and Officers, then nothing will.
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (TYKESWATER LANE - ALDENHAM BYWAY 079, ELSTREE AND BOREHAMWOOD BYWAY 060, BOREHAMWOOD)
Byway 60 and Byway 79 were originally recorded on the Hertfordshire Definitive Map and Statement as Public Footpaths
A Modification Order was applied for in 1996, which presented historical evidence of Bridleway/Byway status. County looked into this and agreed that Byway status existed. There were objections to the proposed change of status so the evidence was presented to the Planning Inspector who confirmed the historical status as Byway Open to All Traffic, based on the evidence presented, and the order to change the status of the route from footpath to Byway was confirmed in March 2005.
Phil Wadey, past Chairman of the British Horse Society and Chairman of the Open Spaces Society has stated that Tykeswater Lane was one of his early modification order applications and was pleased to get the order confirmed, so proving the underlying rights. His intention was that the Byways formed an important part of the route from Bushey to Shenley for walkers, riders and (maybe) cyclists. It was never his intention to permit these Byways to be taken over by off road vehicles.
At the Development Control Committee on 18 October 2005 the following Resolutions, fully supported by the Council’s officers, were passed:
That the Director of Environment be authorised to make:
a) a permanent Traffic Regulation Order to prevent vehicular use of Tykeswater Lane, Radlett, Aldenham and
b) a temporary Traffic Regulation Order to prevent equestrian and cycle use of Tykeswater Lane, Radlett, Aldenham until such times as safe crossings can be provided at its junctions with Watling Street and Theobald Street ie Pegasus crossings.
It is understood that objections to the above order were received which apparently for whatever reason could not be overcome so the Council decided not to proceed.
In 2006, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act was introduced that would now prevent the creation of public rights of way for vehicles. Unfortunately, too late for Tykeswater Lane.
The opinion of the Committee is that the Council have completely failed to protect the rights of walkers and their families, cyclists and horse riders and has effectively surrendered this once delightful footpath to joy riding off road motor vehicles and motor bikes.
For most of the year the Byways are impassable. The surface is churned up by off roaders in winter and ankle wrenching under foot in summer whilst there is the ever present danger from motorised vehicles. Dawn Grocock has herself reported the problems from speeding motor cycles. There is rubbish everywhere. It is a disaster for the local environment and its flora and fauna.
The solution for this travesty lies entirely with County Hall. As Phil Wadey states ‘The County Council is the traffic authority that would make orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Acts 1984 but Hertsmere BC has a parallel power in some circumstances. Redesignation is not necessary to prohibit motor-vehicles’.
A traffic regulation order can be used in just the same way as one could be used to pedestrianise a road (such as the High Street in Watford). There are several Byways Open to All Traffic in Hertfordshire which carry motor vehicular rights (and so are on the definitive map) but on which it is an offence to use them.
So come on County Hall, sort it out. If the past months have not emphasised the importance of access to the outdoors and exercise in the open air to Councillors and Officers, then nothing will.
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May 2021: Old School House
The Old School House, built in 1896, is on the list of Community interest. EBGBS would like to work with the owners, the Federation os Synagogues Trust Ltd, to return it to its former glory. Click here for further details |
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May 2021: CPRE, APC Reports on Solar Farm
Amendments to plans continue, which means the public are able to continue objecting to the Solar Plant up to the day the application is heard.
Click below to read two interesting reports available from the HBC Planning portal are:
Report from Campaign for Rural England
Aldenham Parish Council Report
Click here for the full story
Click below to read two interesting reports available from the HBC Planning portal are:
Report from Campaign for Rural England
Aldenham Parish Council Report
Click here for the full story
May 2021: Woodcock Hill Village Green
WHVG Video can be found on Youtube here
Support our 2nd fund and awareness raising events
Sunday 30th May and Sunday 13th June (cancelled) 44 Carrington Ave WD6 2HA 10-2pm
We had the first duck on one of the 5 ponds, Thanks Erika for spotting that. Taylor Wimpey would take this away!
Click here for further details on WHVG
WHVG Video can be found on Youtube here
Support our 2nd fund and awareness raising events
Sunday 30th May and Sunday 13th June (cancelled) 44 Carrington Ave WD6 2HA 10-2pm
We had the first duck on one of the 5 ponds, Thanks Erika for spotting that. Taylor Wimpey would take this away!
Click here for further details on WHVG
May 2021: Allum Lane Fields Shopwick Surgery Plans
Schopwick Surgery have been offered the site next to the old Fisheries Pub, off Barnet Lane. Although this site is green belt land, the land is boggy with no footpaths, so is not used by local people for recreational purposes or for agriculture. EBGBS support the use of this land by Schopwick to relocate their Surgery.
Click here for more detail
Click here for more detail
May 2021: 16 Allum Lane
Plans for this site have been submitted. EBGBS have objected to the development.
Click here for an email from EBGBS Chair dated.
The development is to be carried out by Griggs, a well known local builder. EBGBS are concerned at the following statement on the Griggs website.
Planning
Our team are highly experienced in handling all forms of planning applications for new development, whether for single plots or larger scale multi-unit development. Our team are highly adept at engaging with Local Authorities and community stakeholders from the outset, to ensure the best prospect of obtaining planning permission. We have a strong track record of delivering planning permissions both in the Green Belt and in Conservation Areas.
Click here for further information about 16 Allum Lane
Plans for this site have been submitted. EBGBS have objected to the development.
Click here for an email from EBGBS Chair dated.
The development is to be carried out by Griggs, a well known local builder. EBGBS are concerned at the following statement on the Griggs website.
Planning
Our team are highly experienced in handling all forms of planning applications for new development, whether for single plots or larger scale multi-unit development. Our team are highly adept at engaging with Local Authorities and community stakeholders from the outset, to ensure the best prospect of obtaining planning permission. We have a strong track record of delivering planning permissions both in the Green Belt and in Conservation Areas.
Click here for further information about 16 Allum Lane
March 2021: 6 key consultees opinions on Elstree solar farm
6 key consultees including The Environment Agency, Oliver Dowden (Hertsmere MP), County Councillor Caroline Clapper, ourselves at The Elstree and Borehamwood Green Belt Society and others share their opinions on the plans.
Click here for more detail on the plans
Click here for more detail on the plans
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February 2021 : Woodcock Hill Village Green
The deadline for responses to DEFRA has closed. WHVG will update us when they are notified of a decision or further action. Click here for the further details and the full story on Woodcock Hill Village Green |
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February 2021 : Aldenham Reservoir
A new kissing gate has been installed on footpath no 5 opposite what was The Fisheries, now Indian Restaurant, to improve accessibility.
Click here for the full story on Aldenham Reservoir
A new kissing gate has been installed on footpath no 5 opposite what was The Fisheries, now Indian Restaurant, to improve accessibility.
Click here for the full story on Aldenham Reservoir
January 2021 : Solar Panel Development
130-hectare solar farm near Aldenham
Plans for the development have been published.
Click here for details and route to commenting on this project.
The summary is:
Case no: 21/0050/FULE
Address: Land North Of Butterfly Lane, Land Surrounding Hilfield Farm And Land West Of Hilfield Lane Aldenham
Proposal: Installation of renewable led energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter/transformer stations, site accesses, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.
Status: Awaiting decision
EBGBS, have responded on behalf of the society.
Click here to read the letter from EBGBS to Max Sanders.
We encourage all members to comment as individuals in your own words and using you own experience of the area.
January 2021 : 16 Allum Lane
A planning application has been made:
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
Application Number: 20l2149lFUL
Location of Works: 16 Allum Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire,
Description: Demolition of existing house and erection of an apartment building forming 14 dwellings (c3) with ancillary landscaping, parking, bike and bin storage
Ann Goddard, Chair of EBGBS, has opposed the application on behalf of the society.
Click here for the letter
Click here for full story of on 16 Allum Lane
A planning application has been made:
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
Application Number: 20l2149lFUL
Location of Works: 16 Allum Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire,
Description: Demolition of existing house and erection of an apartment building forming 14 dwellings (c3) with ancillary landscaping, parking, bike and bin storage
Ann Goddard, Chair of EBGBS, has opposed the application on behalf of the society.
Click here for the letter
Click here for full story of on 16 Allum Lane
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January 2021 : Schopwick Surgery Relocation to green belt
Patients unhappy about Schopwick Surgery Relocation plans Click here for article in Town Crier Ann Goddard, Chair of EBGBS, will be responding on behalf of the society. Click here for full story on Schopwick Surgery and Allum Lane Fields |
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November 2020 : Building and Planning Changes proposed by Central Government
EBGBS Chair Ann Goddard wrote to Right Honourable Robert Jenrick MP on 6th November 2020 to explain how EBGBS felt about the
proposal to remove the control of building development from Local Authorities and place in the hands of Central Government
Click here to read the letter.
EBGBS Chair Ann Goddard wrote to Right Honourable Robert Jenrick MP on 6th November 2020 to explain how EBGBS felt about the
proposal to remove the control of building development from Local Authorities and place in the hands of Central Government
Click here to read the letter.