Felicity Hart, Principal Planning Officer at Hertfordshire County Council, has recommended the Bengeo Quarry application should be refused. In her letter to Development Control Committee, the following points were raised as reasons for refusal: The proposal is for mineral extraction and associated development within the Green Belt. The screening bunds and access road would not … Read More →
Local MP for Hertford & Stortford, Mark Prisk, has again written to the County Council stating his objection top the proposed quarry north of Bengeo. In his letter to Planning Officer Felicity Hart, he writes: “I am writing to reiterate my objection to this application. Many of the underlying problems with the previous application, … Read More →
Below is the February 2018 newsletter from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. If you’d like to see what they do, or get involved, you can visit their website here. During the winter months a lot of the focus is on cutting back vegetation. We also carry out tree safety works to ensure the site is … Read More →
The winners of the Xmas Lights Competition this year, along with their nominated charities, were: Brightest Bengeo – Andy White (18, Desborough Close) – £25 to NSPCC Majestic Molewood – The Stevensons (5, The Avenue) – £25 to Isabel Hospice Andy was delighted in returning his title from his neighbours in Desborough Close…
Come and join other Molewood residents as we celebrate the hard work of the many people who have helped to protect and develop the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in Bengeo with free Pizza and Prosecco from 7pm Tuesday 8th May at Bengeo Primary School. Following last year’s successful event we’ll give you a … Read More →
Mark Prisk, MP for Hertford and Stortford, has been holding a series of meetings with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), who have agreed to his request of a Meet the Managers session for passengers on March 8th between 5pm – 7pm. GTR managers will make themselves available at Hertford North station so passengers can raise any … Read More →
Bengeo Neighbourghood Area Plan together with Hertford Town Council are inviting all residents of Bengeo ward to complete a survey to give your views about how you want the area you live in to evolve over the next 15 years. This is a chance to shape policies which will emerge over the coming months from … Read More →
The Bengeo Field Survey is still open for completion. Stop Bengeo Quarry are hoping to capture the information to provide evidence that the amenity of Bengeo Field did not decrease, but quite the opposite. They would also like to have data to show that a quarry alongside the footpath is as unacceptable for people as the … Read More →
The debate at the HCC ‘Environment, Planning and Transport’ Panel on the 5th February was very encouraging. There was discussion by Panel members about the considerable levels of traffic congestion on the Lower Bengeo roads and one Panel member had visited the location this morning and spoken to passers-by. 100% of them supported the foot/cycle … Read More →
Stop Bengeo Quarry have produced a new video to show how complicated the process has become, and how important it is for every resident who objects to sign the petition. Currently there are two plans, the Minerals Local Plan and the District Plan which have opposing views on the area, which complicates the process. A … Read More →