Hertfordshire drops 3,750-home plan after public consultation
Hertsmere Borough Council has decided to withdraw multiple large housing projects based on community feedback from public consultations. The updated Local Plan still aims to provide over 14,000 homes, focusing on urban areas. This action showcases the balance between housing demand and the necessity for appropriate infrastructure. Although four major developments have been removed, the overall…
Hertsmere Borough Council has withdrawn a plan to construct 3,750 homes between Borehamwood and Shenley, following a public consultation period. This decision, announced on September 29, is part of a broader revision that excludes four major housing extensions, accounting for a total of 6,752 homes, from the proposed local plan.
The removal of these sites, including the Well End development, Mutton Lane extension, Compass Park, and Battlers Green Farm land, reflects the concerns raised by residents, community groups, and other stakeholders during the six-week consultation period between April 16 and May 29, 2026. The council reviewed thousands of submissions before making its revisions, according to The Borehamwood Post.
Despite these changes, the borough's proposed Local Plan still includes capacity for 14,390 net additional homes between 2026 and 2041. Hertsmere councillors approved the publication of the revised plan on October 7, opening a six-week consultation period that closes on November 19, 2026.
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