Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

CLT2 New and Expanded Leisure Facilities

The preferred location for new leisure facilities is in the district’s two town centres. Where there are no suitable sites in the town centres, but there is a clear need for the facility, the Council may consider proposals in edge of centre locations, at district or neighbourhood centres or in other areas with high accessibility by public transport. In all cases the Council will only permit proposals for new or expanded leisure facilities where all of the following criteria are met:

  • The facility would not adversely affect the vitality and viability of the two town centres;
  • There is no harmful impact on the amenities of nearby residential properties and other uses;
  • It will not cause unacceptable nuisance in terms of noise or traffic generation;
  • The development is in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding buildings and area; and
  • The site is easily accessible by passenger transport, walking and cycling.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan