Neighbourhood Plan
The East Herts District Plan provides for 10,000 homes to be built in the Gilston Area. In exchange for the release of our Green Belt land, we were promised development of exceptional quality and 1,000 acres of community owned open space.
Through the Eastwick & Gilston and Hunsdon Parish Councils, the residents of Hunsdon, Eastwick and Gilston joined forces and formed a Neighbourhood Plan Group (NPG) to engage with the developers and authorities to represent the local communities and safeguard your interests.
You can download and read the full Neighbourhood Plan. You can also read the Policies here and a one-page Policies Summary.
Paper copies of the plan are available to borrow on request.
Following publication of the Plan, the NPG continues to:
- Jointly represents Hunsdon and Eastwick & Gilston Parish Councils
- Is a voice for residents, holding developers accountable for promises to deliver a sustainable, high-quality development
- Aims to oversee and shape the Gilston Area development to ensure it aligns with community hopes, values and future needs
- Seeks to coordinate engagement between the developers and local authorities, especially East Herts Council
- Is involved in reviewing planning applications for the proposed villages
- Advocates for high standards in urban design, proper and timely infrastructure, environmental responsibility and community focused planning
- Continues to press for better interface with the existing communities, sustainable transport solutions, and “village master planning” principles
- Actively monitors the agreements related to infrastructure, affordable housing, and the long-term governance of community assets
You can continue to follow the activities of the NPG on its own website.