OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR ROSEDALE PARK

We are pleased to report that the mixed use development in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire called Rosedale Park has now been approved by Broxbourne Borough Council.  The development comprises 380 dwellings, a 64 bed care home, primary school, playing fields and a significant area of open space. Of particular note is the provision of a linear park along Rags Brook.

The development was promoted by Crest Nicholson through the planning system, beginning in 2011.  Portions of the site are within the Green Belt and it was necessary to make the argument as to the appropriateness of the designation in that locality (e.g. did it still meet the Green Belt tests?)  The site was allocated in the most recent Local Plan, and a planning submission was submitted in 2018.

As well the Rags Brook component, a portion of the site will provide high quality games pitches to Sport England standards.  There were  biodiversity concerns as to the location of these, but we were able to overcome these during the Biodiversity Impact Assessment Calculation.  Compensatory habitat will be provided within the Rags Brook linear park.

There is still a long way to go until the full biodiversity potential of this new development will be realised, but we hope to continue to partner with Crest Nicholson and stakeholders in achieving a successful outcome