Radlett Aerodrome consultation

Hertsmere Borough Council will be responding to the consultation on the proposed rail freight terminal planned for the former Radlett Aerodrome site in St Albans.

The planned terminal is sited east of Park Street and situated within the boundaries of St Albans, however the Council are asking for resident’s views to help form part of a report to be submitted to Councillors.

The planning application is for the development of a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange, which includes distribution buildings with associated road, rail and other infrastructure works including parking for up to 1665 cars and 617 lorries, landscaping and a new relief road on the Park Street/Frogmore junction. The overall proposals involve 419 hectares to include additional landscaping and other works on further sites to provide public access to open land and community forest.

James Silvester, Principal Planning Policy Officer at Hertsmere Borough Council, said: “It is vital that we give members of the community an opportunity to be involved in the planning process of any major development. Even though the application is with St Albans City and District Council, it is important our resident's views are heard.

“We are inviting people, and groups, to submit their views on the proposed freight terminal. These views will then be collated and taken into consideration when we prepare a report for Councillors on the planning application.

“I would urge people to submit their views on the terminal – it is important to make your voice heard.”

You can either email your views to james.silvester@hertsmere.gov.uk or send them in to:

James Silvester
Principal Planning Officer
Hertsmere Borough Council
Civic Offices
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Herts
WD6 1WA

All views must be sent to the Council by Wednesday 20 September. The Council regrets that it will not be possible to respond to the letters received.

Further details of the application can be found on the applicants website http://www.helioslough.com/aerodrome/press.asp or the St Albans Council website http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/living/planning/planning-detail.php?reference=5/2006/1680