RSGBA AGM
This is advance notice, that the next RSGBA AGM will take place on Wednesday 13th November, at Vision Hall Radlett. Further details will be provided, nearer the time.
Improving cycleways and walkways
One of RSGBA’s areas of interest is improvements to local walking and cycling routes. We were
pleased to be involved in Herts CC’s consultation on a ‘Local Cycleways and Walking Infrastructure
Plan’ (LCWIP) for Hertsmere. Our submission welcomed this potentially valuable project but stressed
the need to dovetail with the wider Hertsmere Local Plan around much-needed improvements to
transport links.
We had ideas for specific walkway improvements but stressed that the best improvement in many
ways would be to ensure that pavements are kept in good repair, without broken paving stones and
poor quality patching.
As for cycling, we echoed and developed the need identified in the Radlett Neighbourhood Plan for
clear East-West and North-South cycle routes for our Parish. We think that the LCWIP should result
in investment in dedicated cycle lanes.
Our full submission can be found here
The application to build 195 new homes adjacent to Newberries School .
The initial application by the developer, Fairfax, to build 195 new homes on farm land in the Green Belt, between Shenley Road and Theobald Street in Radlett, adjacent to Newberries School, was rejected. However, the developer has submitted an appeal, but the RSGBA understands that the Aldenham Parish Council (APC) intend to fight it.
UPDATE ON SOLAR PLANT APPEAL
Although the planning application was rejected, the developers have appealed and a final decision is expected from the Secretary of State, Michael Gove, on this matter. However, the timeframe for the announcement of any decision is not yet known.
RSGBA
The aims and objects of the Radlett Society and Green Belt Association are:
(a) to improve, protect and preserve for the benefit of the public the countryside and the country around the village of Radlett, the village of Radlett and the green belt around Radlett
(b) to stimulate public interest in the area of benefit
(c) to promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit
(d) to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public Interest in the area of benefit.
RSGBA 2023 newsletter
The 2023 RSGBA Newsletter is available here – RSGBA Newsletter 2023
Radlett Neighbourhood Plan (see https://www.radlettplan.org/ ) Approved
The Radlett Neighbourhood Plan was approved by the Radlett Residents in the Referendum on 6th May 2021. There were 2,842 votes cast of which 2,127 were ‘Yes’ votes. For further details please see the press release here.
This now means that Hertsmere BC must refer to the Plan and the criteria therein when considering planning applications and other developments. The Plan is also a key reference point for us – and residents generally – in considering how to respond to proposals.
Radlett and District Museum
Please see the Museum page on this website here for further information or go directly to their own website here.
I was wondering if RSGBA is actively opposing the development of land behind Newberries school in Radlett.
The plan by Fairfax is to built 200 dwellings.
I wish to oppose it and thought I might add my comments to an already existing organised action group, but I am not aware of any.
There’s strength in numbers.