Policy EH4: Open and Green Spaces

Object

Representation ID: 6632

Received: 30/06/2018

Respondent: Mr Hugh Reeves

In Appendix C - the list of ponds and streams - the pond at TL183246 is described as "possibly old slurry pit". This is false as it was dug as a reservoir when the Estate water supply using the header tank in the adjoining barn was constructed in the early years of the 20th Century on the site of the former Home Farm buildings.

In the list of Green Spaces (item 6) the overgrown meadow off Back Lane is listed in the text but is not shown on the map as would be logical.

Object

Representation ID: 6660

Received: 04/07/2018

Respondent: North Hertfordshire District Council

It is unclear from the policy as it is currently worded what is considered to be green infrastructure. The policy implies that this is applicable to all types of green space but the Neighbourhood Plan would be clearer if the sites to which the policy applies to were identified. This could be achieved by designating local green spaces in the Neighbourhood Plan.
The policy will be applied if there is any detrimental impact on green infrastructure but how will this be assessed?
It is not clear why the four examples listed are of particular importance. These should be deleted from the policy.

Support

Representation ID: 6679

Received: 05/07/2018

Respondent: Hertfordshire County Council - Environment & Infrastructure Department

The reference to important local spaces within the village is fully supported. Care should be taken to ensure that the appropriate hooks can be made within the neighbourhood plan to the NPPF to ensure their protection.