Planning – Call for Sites update

More than 140 potential housing, employment and green infrastructure sites have been put forward during our recent Call for Sites.

We asked developers, landowners, stakeholders and anyone who knew of any available sites with potential for development to get in touch towards the end of last year.

These sites will be assessed for suitability over the coming months.

Among the submissions were just over 40 sites which had not been submitted during previous Calls for Sites, of which half were on sites containing previously developed land.

The past year has seen 26 different applications made and a total spend of £16,155 to groups and organisations for projects that are actively supporting our local communities.

The Christmas lights switch-on event in Potters Bar benefitted from funding, as did Hertsmere Mencap (pictured) and Sebby’s Corner.

For further information visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/WIIS

It was decided, just under a year ago, that the current version of Hertsmere’s new Local Plan would be set aside following an extensive public engagement.

Work is now underway on a new version of the plan, which will guide development and influence how the borough changes in the future. For more go to www.hertsmere.gov.uk/newlocalplan