Issue - meetings

Members considered an update on the Hertford Town Centre Urban Design Strategy.

Councillor Haysey, presenting the report, explained the context in that the planning application from the site’s owner, Chase, was in the process of validation.  The report before Members set out evidence in support of mixed use at this site.  She proposed, and Councillor Goodeve seconded, a motion to support the recommendations in the report.

Councillor Crystall welcomed the report and asked for clarification of the remit of the working group which was to be set up.  Councillor Haysey said the working group would consider both the short term and long term conditions at the site. 

The motion having been proposed and seconded, it was put to the meeting.  A vote being taken, it was declared CARRIED. 

RESOLVED that – (A) the findings of the Hertford Town Centre Urban Design Strategy Update reports: Hertford Town Centre Retail Health Check (The Retail Group), October 2019, and Bircherley Green Property Market Report, (AspinalVerdi), October 2019, be noted;

(B)   the Hertford Town Centre Urban Design Strategy Update reports: Hertford Town Centre Retail Health Check (The Retail Group), October 2019, and Bircherley Green Property Market Report, (AspinalVerdi), October 2019, be agreed as material considerations in respect of informing Development Management decisions taken regarding Bircherley Green, or other Hertford Town Centre sites, as appropriate; and

(C)   the Council work in partnership with Hertford Town Council and Hertfordshire County Council, and other keystakeholders to agree the appropriate mechanism to support the improvement of economic/retail performance and environmental conditions within Hertford Town Centre, including reviewing the membership of the HUDS Steering Group.