Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan

GB2: Residential Development on Derelict Glass House Sites

Operating glass house sites will be safeguarded for horticultural production. Where horticultural production has ceased, their redevelopment for self-build housing and custom build housing will be considered in accordance with the following criteria:

  • The glass houses were erected and in place prior to 20th October 2015; and
  • Evidence is provided that the site is incapable of accommodating a viable horticultural business; and
  • The continued horticultural use of the site is not necessary to support a larger horticultural/agricultural holding; and
  • The development would comprise serviced plots suitable for the delivery of self-build housing development; and
  • Redevelopment would benefit the overall openness of the Green Belt.

Development will only be permitted if the following criteria are met:

  • The development enhances the rural character of the countryside within which it is set;
  • The proposal includes an acceptable design code that sets out the layout, servicing and landscaping of the development and coding for the dimensions, design and materials for all aspects of the development;
  • The proposal includes a delivery and management plan for the development.

Where the site has been contaminated, decontamination of the entire site will be required as a precursor to the residential development.

For more information please see the Local Plan