A new application has been submitted by David Lloyd / Next Generation Clubs for permission to build Sports Facilities on Welwyn Road, Hertford (3/08/1465).
Hertford Civic Society objected to the original application for sports facilities on this site referred to then as Archer’s Spring. We objected at length at the subsequent planning enquiry and reiterated our objection when the renewal of the application was last proposed. We objected on the basis of lack of need, location in the Green Belt, likely excessive traffic generation, the size and scale of the building and car park.
Since then more local facilities have been made available including a David Lloyd centre in Hatfield, a Canons in Hertford and new management at Hartham, a local authority facility which is underused.
We believe that the current application should be rejected because it fails to address these problems or the need for remedial works, poor stewardship of the site, sustainability and offers no better opportunities for local people than before.
Hertford Civic Society objected to the original application for sports facilities on this site referred to then as Archer’s Spring. We objected at length at the subsequent planning enquiry and reiterated our objection when the renewal of the application was last proposed. We objected on the basis of lack of need, location in the Green Belt, likely excessive traffic generation, the size and scale of the building and car park.
Since then more local facilities have been made available including a David Lloyd centre in Hatfield, a Canons in Hertford and new management at Hartham, a local authority facility which is underused.
We believe that the current application should be rejected because it fails to address these problems or the need for remedial works, poor stewardship of the site, sustainability and offers no better opportunities for local people than before.
