The story so far
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council held consultation events focussed on the vision for Town Centre North in February 2020.
The Council concluded that the Campus East Car Park site has the potential to deliver up to 280 new homes, and will be the first major development site to the west of the railway line for many years. In ensuring that proposed development is appropriate for its position within the Garden City the Council carried out a procurement exercise during 2021 and appointed Bellway Homes as development partner.
Consultation Events – February 2020 – your feedback
A number of attendees were residents of Gresley Close, which forms the boundary to Plot 2 Campus East Car Park and had stated the importance of the pedestrian access through the car park which is a vital link for residents walking into town and for employees of nearby Shire Park.
Attendees stated that any visual design would have to consider the existing surrounding residential buildings and would need to respect the Garden City vernacular. Some attendees were shown a draft copy of the Town Centre North Building Code and were satisfied with the variety of architectural considerations included in the booklet.
Height was also a concern regarding the proposed residential development should be careful not to overshadow existing residential located on Gresley Close and Blakemere Road. Further comments included adhering to the existing Estate Management Scheme and that plans are sustainable with the town’s ethos and character.