Churchgate Liaison Forum (CLF) was convened again on January 9th almost 2 years after its last meeting. Simons’ representatives gave an account of their current proposals. An apparently able and articulate architect gave a very clear account of what … [Read more...]
Hitchin Committee and Churchgate
Hitchin Committee met on January 8th and discussed the latest plans. They had received a special briefing from Simons and had received comments from their electorate. They reflected on the time that it has taken for Simons to make any progress, that … [Read more...]
Churchgate – what is in the picture?
Simons Proposals for Redevelopment of Churchgate & Surroundings The new proposals show that Simons have listened to the criticisms made 18 months ago. It is however difficult to understand why in 18 months they have only produced such sketchy … [Read more...]
Simons, the last word?
The exhibition put on by Simons from January 3rd - 5th was interesting. Nice to see them after such a long absence. Pleasant fellows, mostly, talking about the new proposals, well about the sketches they have drawn up in the past few weeks. Not much … [Read more...]
20 mph in Hitchin?
1. Situation so far a. The move to bring in 20mph limits came initially from Councillor Lisa Court. She had been concerned about the risks of large trucks carrying scrap metal trundling through the Cadwell Lane area. There are 400 deliveries of … [Read more...]
Churchgate concerns – the contract between NHDC and Simons
As we all know, following lengthy public consultation, the Council formally adopted the Churchgate Planning Brief in 2005. That Brief drew a distinction between development and enhancement allowing development on Areas 1, 2 and 3 (Churchgate, the … [Read more...]
Housing Targets – Local Development Framework Consultation
To Senior Planning Officer, Planning Policy & Projects LDF Team: Housing Growth Targets, North Hertfordshire District Council Dear Ms Skeels, North Hertfordshire Housing Growth Targets 2011 -2012 - Consultation Hitchin Forum has … [Read more...]
Luton Airport Expansion Consultation
The Forum's transport and planning groups have met and summarised the issues as follows. The need for expansion has not been demonstrated. Long term high oil prices and the economic slowdown are likely to reduce demand for air travel, … [Read more...]
English Heritage Report
In July 2011 English Heritage Urban Review Panel visited Hitchin (and Bishops Stortford) and produced the following report 1. The Panel’s visit to these two beautiful and important historic towns in Hertfordshire was triggered by analogous … [Read more...]