March 2019 – Initial plans submitted for the development of Bishop’s Stortford South have been accepted by East Hertfordshire District Council.

Countryside’s Hybrid Planning Application for a new community on land south of the town lying to the west of London Road/Thorley Street and north of the St James’ Way bypass was accepted following a formal period of public consultation.

The application contained detailed plans for the initial phase which consists of 142 dwellings, and outline plans for later phases, which includes a mix of uses on the site to support a sustainable community, including a further 608 dwellings, including affordable housing, land for a secondary school, a primary school, a care home, a 4-5 hectare employment area, a neighbourhood centre, community facilities and areas of public open space.