Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

SADM24 - Key Green Belt Sites

At Key Green Belt Sites development will be directed towards the ‘envelope’ defined on the Policies Map.

Any proposal for infilling or redevelopment within the ‘envelope’ must be ancillary to or support an existing or approved use on the site. This development will be permitted provided it:

  • would not have a greater impact than the existing development on the openness of the Green Belt and the purpose of including land within it and
  • meets the criteria set out below.

All proposals must satisfy the following criteria:

  • the proposed development should protect, conserve or enhance any relevant heritage assets in accordance with Policy SADM 29;
  • the relocation or introduction of a hard surfaced area such as car park or playground should not have unacceptable impacts;
  • the development should not result in a significant increase in motorised traffic; and
  • there should be no significant adverse impact on:
    • designated open space and sports and leisure facilities;
    • wildlife sites and ecological network; and
    • the amenity of adjacent properties.

Green Transport Plans should accompany planning applications for any significant development at these sites.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan