The hamlet given a new lease of life by a sustainable development

A new development of nine, high-quality homes is at the heart of a scheme to revive Mill Green hamlet, between Hertford and Hatfield, which is now nearing completion.

Last month, Hatfield House’s Lord and Lady Salisbury attended a ceremony to unveil a village sign on a new village green which marks the entrance to the community.

Lord Salisbury explained to those gathered at the ceremony, who included local councillors, Welwyn-Hatfield Council officers, residents and those involved in the development, that the nine new homes have been carefully built in partnership with Jarvis

Homes following the traditional design and appearance of cottages previously built by the Salisburys’ Gascoyne Estates. Sustainable development is also at the heart of the scheme, with each property operating on air source heat pumps and having high levels of insulation, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems.

Back in September 2011, a three- day charette (public meeting) was held with residents of Mill Green to discuss how the hamlet might be revived.

The result was a masterplan to regenerate Mill Green which led to planning permission being granted. The community also expressed a desire to see the Green Man pub reopen, so the development has included the refurbishment of the grade II listed building, with extra dining space, a new kitchen and landscaped grounds added which have led to the pub being let to a new operator.

Construction began in 2021 and completion is anticipated this May.