These sites are safeguarded for future employment use. They will be released for employment purposes in the event that a review of the Local Plan indicates that there is insufficient suitable land available within the then defined urban area and/or consistent with Local Plan and national planning policy, to meet longer term employment needs. Until that time their use should respect their former Green Belt designation. Any use of the sites should not prejudice future employment development.

The Holiday Inn site, at the southern end of the safeguarded land at Rowley Lane, contains a significant amount of previously developed land and buildings: any proposal for development on this site will be considered on its individual merits within the context of the current appearance and use of the site and other relevant policies in this Plan.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan