The Trust has submitted its objections to this application in the form below. A brief explanation of the proposal and a letter which residents can use for sending objections to the planning department can be found below too.

Please now make your objections directly to Hertsmere planning department – though a suggested form of letter is set out below you can use this as drafted or adapt/add to it as you wish. To object either:

1. Log in to https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/Planning–Building-Control/Planning-Applications/Search-and-comment-on-planning-applications.aspx
   Click on “search and comment on planning applications” then type the reference 25/1781/FUL in the search bar, click “Comments” and follow the instructions
   or
2. Email your objection to consult.planning@hertsmere.gov.uk quoting the application numbers 25/1781/FUL

Objections must be made by 6 February and everyone in your household can object separately

The Trust will be submitting its objections to both applications in the form below. Templates which residents can use for sending objections to the planning department can be found below too.

Please now make your objections directly to Hertsmere planning department – a suggested form of letters is set out below. You can use these as drafted or adapt/add to it as you wish. To object either:

1. Log in to  https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/Planning–Building-Control/Planning-Applications/Search-and-comment-on-planning-applications.aspx
   Click on “search and comment on planning applications” then type the relevant reference 25/0124/FUL or 25/0138/FUL in the search bar, click “Comments” and follow the instructions
    or   
2. Email each objection to  consult.planning@hertsmere.gov.uk quoting the application numbers 25/0124/FUL or 25/0138/FUL  
    
              REMEMBER EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CAN OBJECT SEPARATELY 

The Trust has now submitted its objections and these are available below.Also below is a template residents can use for sending objections to the planning department.

Please now make your objections direct to Hertsmere planning department- a suggested form of letter is set out below. You can use this as drafted or adapt/add to it as you wish. To object either:

1. log in to  https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/Planning–Building-Control/Planning-Applications/Search-and-comment-on-planning-applications.aspx
   Click on “search and comment on planning applications” then type the reference 23/1508/OUT in the search bar, click “Comments” and follow the instructions
    or   
2. email your objection to  consult.planning@hertsmere.gov.uk  quoting the application number 23/1508/OUT 
    
              REMEMBER EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CAN OBJECT SEPARATELY 

30 ACRE SITE IN YELLOW WITH 10 ACRE BATTERY STORAGE EDGED RED

FURTHER INFORMATION

LIVERPOOL FIRE – INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM REPORT

LIVERPOOL FIRE -SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT

BESS FAILURE DATABASE

ATKINS REPORT ON HAZARD ASSESSMENT OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

PROPOSED LETCHMORE HEATH BESS-SHOWING AREAS WITHIN A 3 MILE RADIUS FROM BESS SITE

GEELONG, MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA BESS FIRE- TOXIC PLUME SPREAD BETWEEN 3 ½ AND 5 ½ MILES FROM BESS

PLEASE

• Leave your contact details at the entrance to the Hall
• Consider what you’ve heard -for more info see the websites overleaf
• Register with save-hertsmere.com to receive email notification of when the application has been made and complete a one click objection
• Bespoke objections are very helpful. Get ideas from Letchmore Heath Village Trust. It will post its objection document around week after the application is made and will be available to view on Hertsmere’s planning portal and also at letchmoreheath.com
• Further info from Janet Engels 07740 945815/Alison Rubinson 07775 631217

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSYTEM-THE PLAN ABOVE SHOWS THE 30 ACRE DEVELOPMENT SITE COLOURED YELLOW WITH 10 ACRE BATTERY STORAGE EDGED RED

PLEASE
·      Consider what you’ve heard tonight and find out more by visiting the websites below.
·      Attend the Developer’s presentation in the Hall on Tuesday 5 September at 7.30 pm. Have your questions and concerns ready.
·      Give your concerns on the developer’s website – deadline currently 15 September but may be extended.
·      Watch out for notification this autumn that a planning application has been made and read the guidance the Trust will produce on objection letters.
·      Feel free to contact the Trust for further information.

FURTHER INFORMATION
DEVELOPER’S FLYER – POSTED ON THE TRUST’S WEBSITE
 www.letchmoreheath.com
DEVELOPER’S WEBSITE
www.ElstreeBESS.co.uk
PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2022-09-07/debates/FB0D6FE6-CF3E-4D2B-AA92-FCAE0A5B0B17/Lithium-IonBatteryStorage(FireSafetyAndEnvironmentalPermits)
UPDATE ON THE ABOVE
https://www.thefpa.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-fire-service-input-to-li-ion-battery-storage-sites
LIVERPOOL FIRE – INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM REPORT 
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/876227/response/2075510/attach/4/IIT%20Report%20Final%20redacted.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1
LIVERPOOL FIRE -SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/876227/response/2075510/attach/5/Significant%20Incident%20Report%20Final%20redacted.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1

Application for new internal Access Road connecting permitted highway access off of Aldenham Road, Elstree Aerodrome- 22/2127/FUL

Last year planning permission was granted to make a crossover on Aldenham Road, across Green Belt open land. This current application concerns a new internal access road linking that crossover to the aerodrome. This is supposedly for a new emergency road but this will also facilitate vast development on the aerodrome where Permitted Development rights exist. The Trust is of the view that the application is unnecessary and should be resisted.
If you agree it is important to ensure that your concerns and objections are submitted to HBC before the deadline of 25th January 2023. A suggested form of objection is set out below and can be made as follows:

• Logging onto the website using this link
  https://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application and typing in 22/2127/FUL
• or going to the Hertsmere web site home page at http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk, clicking on the Planning application link, then clicking on the ‘Search and comment on planning applications’ button and searching for the application number 22/2127/FUL, then clicking on Comments
• or Emailing consult.planning@hertsmere.gov.uk, please quote the application number 22/2127/FUL
• or by posting your comments to The Planning and Economic Development Department, Hertsmere Borough Council, Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1WA, please quote the application number 22/2127/FUL

I strongly object to this application for a road across open landscape situated in the Green Belt. This application relates to inappropriate development in the Green Belt. Construction should not be permitted unless very special circumstances can be shown to exist.

• There is no justification for this roadway (which follows last year’s permission for a small crossover reference 22/0225) This was said to be needed for emergency vehicle access to service the aerodrome which required direct access to the runway. But Hogg Lane has been satisfactorily used for emergency vehicles for over 70 years and I understand that there has only been a primary fire call out twice in the last 8 years.
• Even if an improved emergency access were needed it could easily be provided within the envelope of the aerodrome itself; there is no evidence that this has been explored and no alternative site assessment has been carried out. But in any event there is already an alternative Emergency Access entrance the purpose of which is to allow quicker access to the airport and particularly to the north side of the runway. This is referred to in the application documents as Emergency Access Gate 1. This access route appears to be little used.
• The application does not link last year’s access to the runway as might have been expected, instead it seems aimed at facilitating development. The plans on the application indicate the internal access will run directly into the aerodrome’s land where permitted development rights exist. The aerodrome will then be able to use these rights to build and develop the part of the aerodrome which is currently open land, leading to inappropriate development in the Green Belt. It is far more than would be needed even if an emergency escape road could be justified.
• The applicant also says the new roadway would assist in routine maintenance of the land north of the runway – but this is currently carried out by vehicles driving across the runway which gives no difficulty. The runway is not heavily used. This would continue to be the quickest and easiest access, and therefore the most used, even if the new road is built.
• SADM Policy 6.16 provides “When considering proposals for new development it is important that the Council has regard to their compatibility with the future operation of the aerodrome”. No details of future operational details have been provided so this application cannot be properly considered.
• The proposed access road is in a currently open landscape in the Green Belt and will spoil the openness of the Green Belt. Considerable weight should be given to the impact on visual and spatial amenity. The reduction of openness will materially affect footpath users. Although screening is proposed that in itself will change the outlook to an unacceptable degree.
• The application does not deal with the Highways Authority’s requirement that the applicant overcomes severance to the footpath network and provision for facilities for pedestrians / cyclists to access the site to ensure a form of development that accords with the County Councils Local Transport Plan policies. Furthermore no assessment has been made regarding the safety of footpath users. This is important at it is clear that the roadway will lead to commercial development.
• Aldenham Road is flooded very frequently, and any new road built will exacerbate this.
• I request that the application be called in to full committee. I did not receive notice of either this application nor last year’s application for the crossover, nor did Letchmore Heath Village Trust which looks after these issues on behalf of villagers. The proposal affects the footpaths heavily used by our community and the Aldenham Road which is the main road out of Letchmore Heath. It will also facilitate vast commercial development of the aerodrome and its significance is much greater than may at first appear. It needs proper consideration by Councillors.
• The alleged benefit of the road is significantly outweighed by the harm which would be done to the Green Belt. It is neither needed nor can it be justified. Very special circumstances do not exist so as to permit the development and the application should be refused.

RADLETT SOCIETY AND GREEN BELT ASSOCIATION gofundme link

Your support can make a difference.  We’re helping to raise money on behalf of RADLETT SOCIETY AND GREEN BELT ASSOCIATION  and other Groups to fight the APPEAL and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for contributing to this cause, which means so much to all of us.

( Appeal Ref. No. APP/N1920/W/22/3295268 – Planning Ref. No. 21/0050/FULEI )

Land North of Butterfly Lane, Land Surrounding Hilfield Farm and Land West of Hilfield Lane, Aldenham.

Developers have now submitted an appeal to The Planning Inspectorate despite a record number of objections and having been unanimously refused by Hertsmere Planning Committee. Their objective is to destroy 320 acres of Green Belt Land and install over 100,000 3m high solar panels  (the equivalent of over 210 football pitches), behind 2m  high wire fencing surrounding miles of the entire perimeter,  in addition to CCTV cameras every 100m on  2.5m high posts, creating a prison like “big brother” oppressive environment, adjacent to numerous villages and schools right in the middle of our beautiful precious countryside.

As local concerned Groups, we have joined together to fight the appeal on behalf of us all. After presenting our arguments to The Appeal Inspectorate, we have now officially joined in the proceedings as a Main Party. This means we will take part in the Inquiry independently of Hertsmere Council, present our case against the appeal to The Planning Inspector, call upon expert witnesses and challenge the assault on our Green Belt in the best interests of us all.

Hertsmere residents will not directly benefit from this Solar Plant,  as the majority of the energy produced will go directly into the National Grid.

We have instructed a professional team of Planning Consultants and leading Planning Barristers and need your help in contributing towards the appeal, which will require lots of funding.

We need the community to come together to help pursue this action.

• PERMANENT LOSS OF GREEN BELT AND OPEN SPACES

• LOSS OF ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE – FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS

• LOSS OF FOOD-PRODUCING FARMLAND AT A TIME WHEN THE UK NEEDS TO GROW MORE FOOD ITSELF

• LOSS OF VIEWS OF HERITAGE SITES

• CONTINUOUS NOISE – GLINT, GLARE & FLOODING

• FIRE RISKS FROM BATTERY STORAGE, SHIPPING CONTAINERS & PANELS

• CONTAMINATION FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS – LEAKAGE FROM THE EQUIPMENT

Many thanks to those of you who attended the Special Village Meeting in respect of the above. For those unable to attend, further information will be contained in a flyer, to be delivered to you in the next few days.

Donations to this important appeal can be made as set out below.

July 6 2022