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Vision Documents

Shaping the Future of Hertsmere

What the Visions project is about

Hertsmere Borough Council is working with leading urban design specialists AR Urbanism and Something Collective to create inspiring Vision documents for our four main settlements - Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Bushey, and Radlett.

These Visions will set out clear, place-specific guidance to help shape future development, regeneration, and investment. Together, they will form direction for the revised Local Plan and provide a strong foundation for planning guidance at each of the settlements.

Why we're doing this

We want to ensure Hertsmere’s communities thrive for generations to come. The Visions will:

  • Reflect local priorities and aspirations in each settlement.
  • Guide the quality, character, and location of future development.
  • Support improvements to infrastructure, public spaces, and active travel.
  • Feed into the revised Local Plan and related planning guidance.

How the Visions fit with the Local Plan

The Visions will complement other technical evidence supporting the emerging Local Plan. A separate Regulation 18 consultation on the wider Local Plan is expected in early 2026.
For background and the latest updates, visit the Hertsmere Local Plan webpage.

Timeline

  • Now – end of 2025: Targeted engagement with key stakeholders, including community representatives, local organisations, and infrastructure providers, to shape draft options.
  • Early 2026: Wider public engagement through online surveys and in-person exhibitions across the borough.
  • 2026: Draft Visions refined following feedback and aligned with the Local Plan programme, including the Regulation 18 consultation.
  • Next steps: Publication of final Frameworks to guide planning decisions and future investment.
    (Exact dates will be confirmed; this page will be updated as the programme progresses.)

How to get involved

Your voice matters! In early 2026, we’ll share details on how you can participate, from online surveys to local exhibitions for each settlement.

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News & Updates

Stay tuned for updates on engagement opportunities, emerging ideas, and key milestones. We’ll also share FAQs and important documents as they become available.