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Land at former Hatfield Aerodrome (Ellenbrook), Hatfield – planning appeal

Planning Inspectorate appeal reference APP/M1900/W/24/3346607

Hertfordshire County Council planning application PL/0232/21

Proposal for the establishment of a new quarry on land at the former Hatfield Aerodrome.

CPRE Hertfordshire previously submitted comments expressing our concerns regarding the proposed quarry at Ellenbrook (former Hatfield Aerodrome). The site is in the Green Belt and forms an important green gap preventing the coalescence of the expanding urban areas of St Albans City to the west, Hatfield to the east, Smallford to the southwest, and Colney Heath to the southeast. The Ellenbrook Country Park, although not formally designated as a Local Green Space, is a highly-valued and much-utilised green space by thousands of local people for walking, running, cycling, bird-watching and other recreation, and it has become a significant wildlife habitat.

Following refusal by Hertfordshire County Council, the applicant has appealed the decision. The Planning Inspectorate is conducting the appeal inquiry and the determination of the appeal will ultimately be made by the Secretary of State.

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Added 19 November 2024
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