Policy information sourced from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan
SP 21 University of Hertfordshire
The Council will seek to maximise the economic development and community benefits associated with the presence of the University of Hertfordshire in terms of the provision of employment opportunities, investment in the local area, the provision of shared cultural and sports facilities and in enhancing the skills of the population, but will seek to minimise its impact on the surrounding area.
The Council will support proposals for the enhancement of the University’s teaching and learning environment and of its campus facilities subject to the following key principles:
- Proposals being consistent with a Masterplan which has been agreed by the Council, working with the University and other key stakeholders, which satisfactorily addresses the impact on the surrounding area in terms of traffic, noise, pollution, car parking and visual appearance;
- Working with the University to develop and implement the approved travel plans and parking strategies to improve the situation on the local road network;
- Concentrating new student accommodation on campus wherever possible;
- Maintain links between the University, local businesses and the community sector, in terms of economic development, information sharing and learning programmes, to ensure that the University continues to contribute to the local economy and social inclusion in the borough.
For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan