Campaigners fighting the proposed rail freight terminal on the former Radlett airfield have arranged a public meeting to update residents on the latest legal ruling that could see the development blocked. St Albans MP Daisy Cooper will also address Sunday's meeting, which takes place at 2pm in Greenwood Park Leisure Centre,...
The campaign to stop a huge freight terminal being built on Green Belt in St Albans received a huge boost this week after a judge ruled that a legal challenge against the sale of the land will be decided in court later this year. The campaign group Save St Albans: Fight...
An ongoing bid to redevelop Harpenden's former M&Co fashion store as a pub with rooftop terrace has gone to appeal. Pub chain Oakman Inns bought 6 High Street in autumn 2021, and unveiled ambitious plans for its redevelopment as an 80-seater restaurant, bar and a rooftop terrace. The venue, in the heart...
One of the city centre’s biggest eyesores could soon be redeveloped as flats. Plans have been submitted for the boarded-up shell which is all that remains of the former Bucko's sandwich shop and bakery at 52 Victoria Street. The proposals call for part demolition, part retention and the erection of buildings for...
Campaigners are urging St Albans councillors to remove key Green Belt sites from the draft Local Plan before it’s too late. Members of Team CLASH, Keep Chiswell Green and Greenbelt are insisting changes to the National Planning Policy Framework provide the perfect opportunity to amend the plan. The revised NPPF, which was...
An application from Scott Properties to build 95 houses on 11 acres of arable land in Park Street is due once again before the planning committee on Monday, five months after a decision was deferred. In August the committee requested that the planning department seek expert consultants to support their case...
Major errors in a Heritage Statement which accompanied a planning application for work in the city’s Conservation Area have not prevented its approval at appeal. The owner of 6 Ashwell Street applied for permission for the partial demolition of an existing rear structure, resulting in the loss of a workshop previously...
Earlier this year, the eyes of the golfing world were firmly focused on St Albans as it hosted two prestigious international tournaments. The Centurion Club, on the Hemel Hempstead Road, welcomed the Aramco Team Series for the third year running, having hosted the LIV Golf League for the second year some...
In a revised and updated article, we examine Michael Gove's changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and his criticism of delays to SADC's Local Plan. To build or not to build? That is the question...
The man in charge of ensuring St Albans finally has its long-awaited Local Plan in place has defended the authority after it was publicly criticised by Minister Michael Gove. The Levelling-Up Secretary told the Commons he will “call out” local authorities that fail to publish their future development plans, threatening intervention...
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