Policy information sourced from the Hertfordshire Minerals Local Plan Review

10 Railheads and Wharves

Existing and disused railheads and wharves will be safeguarded where they have potential for the exportation and importation of minerals and secondary/recycled aggregates.

The retention of existing and disused railheads and wharves will be expected unless:

  • The existing or disused facility can be satisfactorily relocated within the development proposals in terms of operational requirements and environmental criteria; or
  • It can be demonstrated that the site is no longer viable for use as a rail aggregates depot or wharf; or
  • The facility has been or will be replaced in an appropriate alternative location.

Proposals for new or replacement aggregate terminals for rail and water transport will be supported, subject to the suitability of the local road network for secondary collection and distribution and taking into account other environmental effects.

For more information, please see the Hertfordshire Minerals Local Plan Review