Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

CLT8 New and Extended Education Facilities

Proposals for new or extended facilities for schools or colleges will be granted planning permission provided:

  • They are situated close to centres of population and passenger transport services;
  • They provide opportunities for shared journeys, for example by school bus;
  • They provide facilities for the secure storage of bicycles for students and staff;
  • The proposal complies with the Council’s current car parking standards and there would be no adverse impact on the highway network including highway safety;
  • Provision is made for the safety of students whilst being dropped off or picked up;
  • There would be no harmful impact on the amenity of nearby residential properties and other uses; and
  • There would be no significant impact on the character of the area.

Developers of housing schemes will be expected to contribute to the provision of school places or facilities where such schemes will lead to overcrowding in local schools or children having to travel unacceptable distances to obtain school places.

The Council will accept temporary buildings on existing school sites to meet short-term education needs, subject to their appearance and impact on the surrounding area. Conditions will be attached to ensure the buildings are only retained for a temporary period.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan