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Full planning permission granted for Phase 1 of Bishop’s Stortford South development.

Full planning permission was granted on 20th December 2019 for Phase 1 of Bishop’s Stortford South. Although there will be further detailed submissions to finesse the final details, this is a great step towards starting construction. The first...

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News | September 25, 2018

Planning Application Submitted to deliver new District for Bishop’s Stortford

A planning application has been submitted by developer Countryside for the development of a sustainable new community on the southern side of Bishop’s Stortford. The proposals for the land off St James’ Way have been drawn up following a series...

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News | December 10, 2017

Public Consultation to launch for Bishop’s Stortford South Emerging Master Plan

Countryside, a leading developer of new communities, is inviting Bishop’s Stortford residents to have their say on plans for a new mixed- use neighbourhood, known as Bishop’s Stortford South, located north of St. James’ Way bypass and west of...

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Project Timeline

Initial site investigations

Preliminary work to assess site suitability

Development of high-level masterplan principles

The consideration of site opportunities and constraints, and the creation of landscape-led design principles.

Stakeholder early engagement - During 2016 and 2017

Initial engagement with interest groups and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group. Pre-application discussion with officers and initial draft proposals emerge.

Public Consultation - December 2017 to February 2018

Presentation of emerging plans with stakeholders and the public to provide information and gather feedback.

Feedback analysis - February 2018 onwards

Collate and analyse consultation feedback.

Masterplan Framework endorsement - July 2018

Masterplan Framework endorsed by East Hertfordshire District Council.

Submission of Hybrid Planning Application - September 2018

Ongoing discussion with officers, statutory consultees and key stakeholders.

East Herts District Council formal public consultation

Formal period of public consultation run by East Herts District Council. The Outline planning application will ultimately be determined by EHDC planning committee. If permission is granted, detailed (Reserved Matters) will be drawn up and progressed for subsequent approval.

Acceptance of Hybrid Planning Application - March 2019

Following a public consultation period, East Herts District Council have voted to accept the plans submitted for the construction of 142 homes, and the provision for further development

Full Planning Permission for Phase One granted - December 2019

This relates to the first 142 homes to be built on the northern most part of the development.