Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan
SADM1 - Housing Allocations
Part or all of the following sites, which are identified on the Policies Map, are allocated for housing development:
| Ref. no. | Site | Site Specific Requirements | Estimated Number of Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2 | Gas Holders site, Station Road, Borehamwood | Flatted residential development. A building height of up to 4 storeys may be acceptable fronting Station Road. The height and design of building to the rear of the site must not harm the amenity of occupants of neighbouring two storey properties. A flood risk assessment is required in support of any planning application. Contamination and remediation strategy to be provided. Design should integrate linking paths between H2, H3 and surrounding roads. Development must be located outside Flood Zones 2 and 3 (on the sequential approach) to avoid placing vulnerable development in areas of highest flood risk. Proposals should if possible de-culvert and enhance Borehamwood Brook Main River. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. | 43 |
| H3 | Land to the south of Elstree and Borehamwood Station | Mixed residential development incorporating flats and houses. A building height of 3 storeys is acceptable on parts of the site. The height and design of buildings must not harm the amenity of the occupiers of neighbouring two storey properties. The primary vehicular access should be taken from Station Road, and a convenient pedestrian link provided to the station. Design should integrate linking paths between H2, H3 and surrounding roads. A noise and vibration assessment is required: relevant mitigation measures must ensure a satisfactory residential living environment. Proposals should if possible de-culvert and enhance the watercourse running through the site. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. Planning permission has been granted for residential development for 43 units. | 43 |
| H4 | Land at Bushey Hall Golf Club, Bushey | Flats and houses will be acceptable. Development should be no more than two storeys, though there may be opportunities for accommodation within roof spaces. The priority is to ensure an open, treed setting that protects the Green Belt. The re-provision of a clubhouse and parking in a landscaped setting compatible with the Green Belt is required. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. | 13 |
| H5 | Land at Rossway Drive, Bushey | A mix of houses to be provided including a majority of 2 and 3 bedroom properties. The site layout should provide significant areas of open space in order to enhance the openness of the Green Belt. A master plan is required to guide the detailed planning of the site. The master plan should include the parcel of land to the immediate south of the site, as this could potentially become available for housing development in the longer term. Developer contributions may be required to address wider traffic issues in the area. Setting of the Grade II Tyler’s Farm House to the north west should be protected and enhanced. A planning permission has been granted for residential development for 82 units. | 82 |
| H6 | Hertswood Upper School, Thrift Farm Lane, Borehamwood | Mixed residential development, incorporating flats and houses and a number of sheltered/extra-care units which must be provided in agreement with the Council. Vehicular access is preferred from Shenley Road and Studio Way. Convenient pedestrian links to be provided to adjoining open space, to the nearby greenway, to the south and to the Hertswood Lower School site. All site accesses to be provided in line with the Highway Authority’s technical guidance. A transport assessment is required to show that the cumulative impact on the highways network, taking into account planned development in the Elstree Way Corridor, can be adequately mitigated. Protected trees should be retained and, if any are lost, they should be replaced. The watercourse should be deculverted and enhanced if possible. A Flood Risk Assessment is required. A sustainable drainage system is to be agreed. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. Leisure and public amenity space to be provided on site. Residential development is linked to and must enable the development of new school and other key community facilities in line with Core Strategy Policy CS19 on the Hertswood Lower School site. Relocation of Hertswood Upper School, playing fields, the Hertswood Centre and The Ark Theatre to the Hertswood Lower School site. Proposals should minimise any reduction in the overall quantity of playing field provision and its effect; improvements to the quality and accessibility of playing field and sports provision will be required as part of any agreed mitigation strategy. Programme of development on the two sites to be considered against Policy CS19 (Key Community Facilities) and agreed, in particular, to ensure that (i) the proper level of school facilities, including playing fields, is available throughout the development period, (ii) there are local facilities available to allow the satisfactory operation of theatre activities throughout the development period, and (iii) the provision of the replacement theatre premises is made at the earliest possible opportunity | 276 |
| H7 | Land at Lincolnsfield, Bushey | Building coverage should be limited so as to ensure no greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt. A flood risk assessment should be submitted in support of any planning application. Development must be located outside Flood Zones 2 and 3 (on the sequential approach). Preliminary Risk Assessment required (Source Protection Zone 2) if potential for contamination on site exists. Development to deculvert and enhance the King George Drain main river running through the site as far as possible. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. Protected trees should be retained and development limited to unused land and offset by removal of derelict buildings. As the site may contain significant heritage assets, Historic England should be consulted: survey and recording of any features of historic interest required. Planning permission has been granted for residential development for 23 units. | 23 |
| H8 | Europcar House, Aldenham Road, Bushey | The design and layout of the new development should create a stronger building line, improve the street scene and provide a better relationship with other surrounding properties. Development should largely be no more than two storeys, although there may be opportunities for accommodation within roof spaces or some 3 storey development. A back-to-back arrangement should be achieved wherever possible. Semi-detached and/or terraced properties should front Aldenham Road. A mix of houses and flats could be acceptable subject to compliance with all other policies and development guidance. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is occupied. A prior approval notice has been given for conversion of the existing offices into 40 flats, suggesting that the estimated number of dwellings could be substantially exceeded. | 19 |
| H9 | Birchville Court and adjoining haulage yard, Heathbourne Road, Bushey Heath | Flats and/or houses will be acceptable, with a mix of two and three storeys. The estimated number of dwellings for the site is based on an existing planning permission: any appropriate scheme comprising a large proportion of flats is likely to increase that number. The layout and design should allow for open views within the site and reinforce the sense of openness adjoining the Green Belt. Existing trees should be retained and supplemented. Development should not harm the setting of the adjoining listed building County End. Consideration should be given to incorporating the adjoining garden land within the development. If this is not possible, the site layout should allow for future access to the adjoining garden land and not prejudice the future development of this area. | 17 |
| H10 | Elton House, Elton Way, Bushey | Flatted development using existing access onto Elton Way. Full parking standards to be met. Carefully designed and usable communal amenity space required. The Council has approved planning application 14/0911/FUL for 102 units and prefers this to a conversion of the existing building on the site. The adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity should be made available before development is first occupied. | 102 |
| H11 | First Place Nurseries, Falconer Road, Bushey | Removal of former swimming pool building (currently used by the Nursery). Development of residential units to be situated nearer to Falconer Road thereby reducing the impact on the openness of the Green Belt. Needs to meet requirements of Core Strategy Policy CS19 Key Community Facilities in respect of the current Nursery use. | 10 |
| Total estimated units from housing allocation sites: | 654 |
Development proposals must meet the site specific requirements and all relevant policies within the Local Plan, including Policy SADM30 on design.
The Council will also require the applicant to demonstrate that the necessary infrastructure required to support proposals will be delivered. This includes appropriate community infrastructure.
For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan