The Radlett Society and Green Belt Association - Discussions http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1 en colin.mansell@icuc.co.uk Copyright 2007 2010-09-03T18:39:53+00:00 Booklet - 9 Walks Around Radlett http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2010/1/booklet__9_walks_around_radlett 2010-01-27T07:34:25+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2010/1/booklet__9_walks_around_radlett This booklet has been produced by a group of local volunteers with additional financial support from The Radlett Festival Committee and The Radlett Society Walks Around Radlett Booklet and Green Belt Association.

The booklet can be obtained from the Aldenham Parish Council Offices, Batlers Green Farm Shop and the RoundBush pub for just £1.00.

The walks have been selected to enable walkers of all ages and walking abilities to explore the area around Radlett. 

Click here  for more information.

]]> SRFI - Awaiting Decision http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2010/1/srfi__awaiting_decision 2010-01-04T12:30:26+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2010/1/srfi__awaiting_decision The Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) Public Inquiry has now concluded. The Inspector is now preparing his report and recommendation(s) for submission to the Secretary of State for their consideration. The Secretary of State will issue their decision(s) on or before the 23rd of June 2010. You can find the latest information on the St.Albans City and District Council website .

]]> Fighting the SRFI Appeal http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/11/fighting_the_srfi_appeal 2009-11-12T09:41:08+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/11/fighting_the_srfi_appeal The Radlett Society and Green Belt Association is teaming-up with STRiFE for legal representation of the forthcoming Public Inquiry which will run for 16 days in St.Albans starting on Tuesday November 24th 2009. A rail-freight interchange could have far-reaching effects on everyone who lives within 10-15 miles of the site

  • additional road traffic leading to congestion on local main roads;
  • noise, dust and pollution from the site itself and from the road traffic generated by lorries and employees' cars
  • possible rail timetable changes to commuter trains to accommodate more freight
  • disruption of rail passenger/commuter services while rail track upgrades take place

The applicant has not demonstrated that rail-freight passages will be available to service the Interchange. There is a real possibility that the destruction of Green Belt will do no more than to create an unsightly white elephant.

We must therefore oppose this application using all means at our disposal.

]]> SRFI - Written Objections http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/9/srfi__written_objections 2009-09-01T15:49:58+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/9/srfi__written_objections Written objections to the SRFI may be sent to the Planning Inspectorate, at the address below, to arrive not later than Wednesday 30th September 2009.

Planning Inspectorate,
Room 4/04 Kite,
 Temple Quay House,
2 The Square,
 Temple Quay
 Bristol BS1 6PN

Please quote ref: APP/B1930/A/09/2109433/NWF

The Radlett Society has committed £5000 towards top legal representation [in conjunction with STRiFE] and a publicity campaign in advance of the forthcoming SRFI Public Inquiry, due to start on Tuesday 24th November 2009.

As the total costs of legal representation are likely to be in the region of £35K, we are setting up a fund. Your donations toward this would be welcomed and appreciated; please send payments to The Radlett Society, c/o 123 Newberries Avenue, Radlett, WD7 7EN.

The Radlett Society is a registered Charity, 280877.

Further information at: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/planning/railfreight/#tcm:15-9900

Kind regards

Graham Taylor
 CHAIRMAN, RADLETT SOCIETY & GREEN BELT ASSOCIATION

]]> Battle is over but Radlett rail freight war continues http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/7/httpwwwradlettsocietyorgukblogadmin 2009-07-23T08:43:48+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/7/httpwwwradlettsocietyorgukblogadmin A RESOUNDING "no" met Helioslough's second application for a massive rail freight terminal on Green Belt land in Park Street this week.

The district council's planning referrals committee unanimously rejected the plans for the former Radlett Airfield at their meeting on Monday night, which was held at the Alban Arena and attended by more than 350 concerned residents.

Loud applause erupted when all nine councillors on the panel agreed with the planning officers' report and voted against the proposal on 14 separate grounds, including the impact on the Green Belt and the lack of an adequate alternative sites survey.

But, as expected, Helioslough immediately vowed to appeal against the decision and the company has already asked for another public inquiry in October.

Read more in the Herts Advertiser ...

]]> Railfreight Terminal - have your say - URGENT http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/6/railfreight_terminal__have_your_say__urgent 2009-06-05T11:29:48+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2009/6/railfreight_terminal__have_your_say__urgent From STRIFE: [PLEASE - Action needed from you before WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE] We need everyone to write to the Council with their objections against this monstrous industrial development on our Green Belt land.  Objections can include things like loss of Green Belt land, traffic, noise, air and light pollution and the lack of a local workforce.  Please try and make it personal to how it would affect you e.g. taking children to school, going shopping or getting to work.

]]> Railfreight Terminal - Helioslough Ltd Appeal Dismissed http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/10/railfreight_terminal__helioslough_ltd_appeal_dismissed 2008-10-05T07:43:37+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/10/railfreight_terminal__helioslough_ltd_appeal_dismissed The Inspector recommended that the appeal be dismissed and planning permission refused. The Secretary of State agreed with the Inspector's recommendation.

]]> Radlett Conservation Area being appraised by Hertsmere Borough Council http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/7/radlett_conservation_area_being_appraised_by_hertsmere_borough_council 2008-07-23T12:06:31+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/7/radlett_conservation_area_being_appraised_by_hertsmere_borough_council The appraisal, being undertaken jointly with BEAMS Ltd, the trading arm of the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust, will follow guidelines set out by English Heritage and will also help to support future planning decisions for the area. Feedback should be made to BEAMS Ltd before 5 September. Click Here  to read more in the Borehamwood Times.

]]> Green Belt safe as firm goes into red http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/6/green_belt_safe_as_firm_goes_into_red 2008-06-02T07:51:19+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/6/green_belt_safe_as_firm_goes_into_red Green Belt campaigners are celebrating fter UK Land Investments International (UKLI) which sold plots of land between Radlett and Borehamwood to Middle East investors went into administration. The 200 sq.m plots of green
belt were on sale for about £15,000 and more than 1000 had been sold. Council planning officer Chris Lewcock said
administrators had not yet approached the authority about the company, but added: "There is no current and very little future likelihood of the land being released for residential purposes.

The land forms part of an important green buffer between Borehamwood and Radlett and is a habitat for wildlife. You can Click Here to read more in This is Hertfordshire.

]]> Delay expected for Radlett rail freight inquiry result http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/3/delay_expected_for_radlett_rail_freight_inquiry_result 2008-03-29T09:20:53+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2008/3/delay_expected_for_radlett_rail_freight_inquiry_result The decision into whether a £300 million rail freight terminal will be built on Green Belt land near Radlett is not likely to be made until October.

It had been expected that Mr Phillipson's report would be passed to Secretary of State Hazel Blears for a final decision by the end of June, but his office now believes there will be a delay until the autumn.

You can CLICK HERE  to read more about the story on the Borehamwood & Elstree Times website.

]]> Rail Freight Enquiry Underway http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/11/rail_freight_enquiry_underway 2007-11-15T11:05:23+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/11/rail_freight_enquiry_underway The Rail Freight planning inquiry started 6 November in the St Albans District Council chamber and will run daily from 10am Tuesday to Friday each week for approximately eight weeks. However, between 20 - 23 November, because of the University of Hertforshire's graduation ceremony, it is being relocated to the Dagnall Street Baptist Church.

CLICK HERE to go to the full information on the St Albans District Council website, including a link to the webcast.

]]> Current Core Stategy consultation http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/11/current_core_stategy_consultation 2007-11-14T23:26:52+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/11/current_core_stategy_consultation Hertsmere Borough Council has to put together a plan of what development there should be, and where, in the borough until 2021.

The plans respond to national policy requirements, as well as community needs. The plan is called a Core Strategy and once adopted by Hertsmere will become the most important document for assessing planning applications in the future.

The consultation runs to 5pm, Monday December 17th.

There will be an exhibition and drop-in session at the Radlett Centre on 20 November from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. If you miss that one then there is another session being held at Bushey Country Club, High Street Bushey on 27 November.

You can also CLICK HERE for more information on the Hertsmere website.

]]> Flytipping http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/10/flytipping 2007-10-12T15:38:43+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/10/flytipping The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste. The flytipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 or up to five years in prison.

Hertsmere ask that if you discover flytipped waste after the tippers have left, or of you see someone flytipping, then you follow their set of guidelines and report the matter to the council. CLICK HERE to go to the Hertsmere website for the guidelines and more details.

]]> Proposals for Traveller/Gypsy Sites http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/proposals_for_travellergypsy_sites 2007-06-29T20:42:59+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/proposals_for_travellergypsy_sites The Society is aware of the proposals in the Scott Wilson Report and will be submitting appropriate representations to Hertsmere Borough Council. It should be noted that Hertsmere Council planning officers have shortlisted 6 sites, none of which is in Aldenham/Radlett. We suggest that anyone who has concerns should attend one of the meetings being set-up by the Council. Further information can be obtained from:- www.hertsmere.gov.uk/search?keyword=gypsies .

]]> Strategic Rail Freight Interchange – Former Radlett Aerodrome, Park Street, St.Albans http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/strategic_rail_freight_interchange__former_radlett_aerodrome_park_street_stalbans 2007-06-29T19:46:44+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/strategic_rail_freight_interchange__former_radlett_aerodrome_park_street_stalbans The developers Helioslough have decided to appeal against the decision of St.Albans District Council to refuse the application. The lobby group STRiFE (www.strife.biz ) has scheduled a public meeting on Thursday 19th July at Radlett United Synagogue, Watling Street.

The Society is opposed to the application primarily on Green Belt grounds, viz: loss of openness, over-development, no exceptional circumstances. We will be submitting our case to the Planning Inspector in time for the Public Inquiry expected late 2007.

]]> Public Meeting at Alban Arena 16 June 2007 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/public_meeting_at_alban_arena_16_june_2007 2007-06-20T08:11:31+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/6/public_meeting_at_alban_arena_16_june_2007 The following is taken from the STRiFE website:

More than 200 local residents and borough council members gathered to demonstrate their support to share ideas. Attendees included: Anne Main (MP), Sandy Walkington (SADC), Rloma Mills (SADC), James Clappison (SADC), Robert Donald (SADC).

An appeal has now been lodged by HelioSlough & PLEASE WRITE AGAIN RIGHT NOW. CLICK HERE to go to the STRiFE website for more information.

Any letters previously written to St Albans District Council will be automatically provided to the Planning Inspector but it is ESSENTIAL that people write again to stress beyond doubt that local public opinion remains united against the rail freight proposals.  Letters are to be received by the Planning Inspector by WEDNESDAY 11th JULY 2007 . Click Here

Please write, if only to repeat your objections (see Impact on YOU) Every letter counts!

]]> Hertsmere CDRP Meeting - February 2007 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/4/new_item 2007-04-21T07:51:32+00:00 http://www.radlettsociety.wd7.org.uk/blog/blog1/2007/4/new_item Cllr Charles Goldstein attended the Hertsmere Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership meeting on behalf of the Radlett Crime Reduction Group. This was held on 26 February 2007.

From the minutes: "Cllr Charles Golstein provided a report on the work of the Radlett Crime Reduction Group.  Radlett was fortunate in experiencing a relatively low level of crime.  In making his report, Cllr Golstein referred to a recent example involving a number of disturbances in the station car park late at night.  The actions suggested by the Police had included holding meetings with local affected residents and the end result had been a significant decrease in the number of offences.  Consideration was being given to extending this cost-effective initiative elsewhere."

CLICK HERE to go to the minutes of this meeting. The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 19 September 2007.

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