April 2024
The new Draft Local Plan is now out for consultation. We now know that in spite of our pleas for Potters Bar to be treated with some vision of how it could be improved for the benefit of all, the landmark golf course has been included for largest town centre mass housing site in Hertsmere. The committee has been active in preparing for just such an outcome. We plan to raise awareness amongst local residents to explain why this Local Plan is the anthesis of a Vision for Potters Bar.
- 63 acres of Potters Bar picturesque green belt included in developable area.
- Traffic chaos and gridlock for the town centre. If you think it’s bad now…
- Thousands of residents’ opinions ignored, but on paper we have been consulted.
- The vision that we have proposed, for community benefit, ignored and lost forever.
- Site with the highest flood risk proposed for development.
You may be aware of the Wyllyotts event on the 24th April (2.30pm to 8.00 pm) which is part of the public consultation process. Please make your views known. Tell Hertsmere that the future of your town matters to you. The consultation closes at noon on 29th May.
April 2023
The draft Hertsmere Local Plan was abandoned in 2022 in response to widespread public criticism about the loss of green belt, the proposed over building of new housing and the lack of infrastructure. The old local plan (2012 – 2027) remains in place until a new version has been approved. Work on the new version has already started.
We will soon hear the detail from Government on how housing targets will be set in the future. The new approach will likely focus on more realistic population projections resulting in lower targets and a requirement for less development on green belt land.
Hertsmere have been very positive about our vision for Potters Bar and the golf course site but they need reassurance that it is what you want.
We need you to show that you share our enthusiasm by supporting us through this website.