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

SADM33 - Provision for Faith Communities

The provision or enhancement of facilities in which faith communities can meet and worship will be permitted in accordance with Policy SADM32. Wherever possible, this accommodation should be designed to provide flexibly for existing and future needs. Applications for the erection of structures and symbols related to or required for religious practices will be permitted provided they do not have an unacceptable impact on amenity or any impact on highway safety.

The joint use or re-use of a building or site with other user groups is encouraged, where appropriate and particularly where it would secure the continued and effective use of the community facility.

The potential loss, reduction or displacement of any facility will be controlled under Policy CS19.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan