The East Herts District Council have issued their Draft District Plan to build 3,242 new homes in and around Hertford by 2031. As part of their plan, 150 of these homes are set to be build on the site of Bengeo Nursery and neighbouring fields. Only last year an application to build 58 homes on Bengeo Nusery was rejected because of a number of factors, including encroachment on Green Belt land.
The MRA are encouraging Molewood Residents to make their views known to the council, and the pdf here can give you information on how to do this. The MRA is against the proposal until we see real improvements to the services and facilities we need to live and get about. The full reasons can be found here, but in summary:
- Sacombe Rd and the Rat Run are already too congested
- Bengeo Primary School is already stretched to it’s limit
- Complete lack of medical services in Bengeo
- Any development should include a woodland buffer to protect views to Green Belt
East Herts are looking for opinions on their proposals, and would like any comments to be given to them by 5pm on Thursday 22 May 2014.
To view the plan:
The plan is available at all local libraries, Town Council offices and the District Council offices in Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford.
The Draft District PLan and all supporting documents, together with some FAQ’s, can also be viewed online at www.eastherts.gov.uk/districtplan.
To respond to the plan:
Online
The Council are encouraging residents to submit comments online at www.eastherts.gov.uk/districtplan, where you can also register for updates.
Email
planningpolicy@eastherts.gov.uk
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Planning Policy Team
East Herts Council
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Hertford
SG13 8EQ