Policy information sourced from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan

SADM 19 Town Centre North Development Site - HS7

Land at Town Centre North, as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for major retail-led mixed use development of around 6,000 square metres of comparison goods and 100 dwellings. Development should only be carried out in accordance with the Town Centre North Supplementary Planning Document (April 2015) which gives detailed guidance on matters such as quantity and type of development, design, heritage, public realm, access and movement as well as sustainability issues.

Should a larger development opportunity come forward in this location, the Council will consider its suitability in the light of the need for the additional floorspace and the ability of the transport infrastructure to accommodate an increased number of trips.

The Council will require any development to be designed to a high standard to:

  1. Preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and its setting;
  2. Create a new entrance to the town centre on its north side;
  3. Enhance the public realm and landscape within the town centre and achieve a strong visual linkage between the town centre, the Campus and the Campus East car park area;
  4. Achieve good pedestrian access and linkage with the rest of the town centre;
  5. Ensure efficient vehicle movement on surrounding roads;
  6. Provide adequate car parking to meet the needs of the development;
  7. Improve passenger transport provision in the town centre; and
  8. Provide a range of retail units, which would enhance the quality of the retail provision in the town.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan