Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan
SADM42 - Town and District Centres
The boundaries of town and district centres are shown on the Policies Map i.e:
- Borehamwood Town Centre
- Potters Bar Darkes Lane Local Town Centre
- Potters Bar High Street District Centre
- Radlett Watling Street District Centre
- Bushey High Street District Centre
- Bushey Heath High Road District Centre
The Council will support proposals to improve the facilities, functions and environment of these centres whenever appropriate. Specific proposals are identified on the Policies Map as follows:
| Ref. | Address | Proposal | Planning Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC1 | 29-59 Shenley Road and 61-71 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | Mix of town centre uses | Active frontages on ground floor fronting Shenley Road, consistent with the range of uses sought in secondary frontages in Policy CS28 and Policy SADM44. Upper floor(s) may be residential and/or office. Design should respect the existing pattern of development along Shenley Road. A general building height of 3 storeys is appropriate. New retail and commercial units should be serviced from the rear. Car parking should also be provided at the rear. |
| TC2 | Radlett Service Station/Regency House, Former Fire Station and Burrell & Co | Mix of town centre uses | Retail/commercial uses on ground floor fronting Watling Street. Community uses required on part of the site to replace former community use, subject to the provisions of Core Strategy Policy CS19 Key Community Facilities. Upper floor(s) may be residential and/or office. Comprehensive redevelopment is preferred, though the site could come forward in stages. Building should not exceed two storeys fronting Watling Street, though it may be possible to utilise roof voids and/or basement space. Design should respect the character and enhance the setting of the adjacent Conservation Area. Consistent and co-ordinated design required across the whole site. Flood risk assessment required. Noise mitigation measures required for residential (and any other noise sensitive) use. |
New development must also accord with Policy CS27 in the Core Strategy, including the need for impact assessments. In particular the Council will require the submission of an impact assessment for retail, office and leisure proposals in excess of:
- 2,500 square metres on the edge of Borehamwood Town Centre;
- 1,000 square metres elsewhere in Borehamwood; and
- 500 square metres on the edge of a Local Town Centre, or District Centre or anywhere else in the Borough.
For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan