These committee meetings determine applications for planning permission. There are two sites in Goff's Oak which are presently under review and a big concern for Goff's Oak. The first site proposed for opposite Masons Parade and the second site off Cuffley Hill. For further details available nearer the date, check out the website https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/your-council/council-meetings/committee-meetings-with-your-councillors/cabinet. Note … Continue reading Planning and Regulatory Committee – Wednesday 26th February, and the 7th April at 7pm, council offices, Churchgate
Parking in Goffs Oak – Fear for the future
As we all know, car parking in Goffs Oak Village can be problematic. We have a small Car Park to serve the local Health Services, Community Library (the only Library around at the moment due to the temporary closure of Cuffley), and shops. Car users are usually short stops for 1-2 hours to do a … Continue reading Parking in Goffs Oak – Fear for the future
Proposed Local Plan Final Steps
The last step of the proposed Borough of Broxbourne (BoB) Local Plan is nearly upon us. The consultation on the main modifications of the Plan is now taking place until Wednesday 19th February 2020. The plan needs to comply with the criteria in national policy and BoB put forward a number of modifications that included: … Continue reading Proposed Local Plan Final Steps
Message from Cuffley – Local Plan development, Welwyn Garden City Council
Notice from Cuffley Friends. The Welwyn Hatfield Times has outlined the details of the proposed draft Local Plan, which will be considered by the WHBC Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel on January 23rd and January 29th before going to Cabinet on January 30th 2020.You can read the full article at https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/welwyn-hatfield-borough-council-local-plan-puts-forward-sites-1-6459303 In relation to Cuffley A Green … Continue reading Message from Cuffley – Local Plan development, Welwyn Garden City Council
Lowewood Museum potential closure
Lowewood Museum - Open meeting to stop closure A member of the Friends of Lowewood Museum has sent out an open invite to all, to a meeting next Tuesday at the United Reformed Church Hall, Mill Lane, Broxbourne. The meeting starts at 7.30 and the car park is entered off Mill Lane Close which runs … Continue reading Lowewood Museum potential closure
Post office – Temporary closure deferred, awaiting update, 16th January 2020
Reported from Post Office itself that the temporary closure has been deferred. Awaiting further update. The whole premises at 688 Goff’s Lane, Goff’s Oak, EN7 5ET is being refurbished. Post Office services will be provided from two modern serving points alongside the retail counter. The whole retail area will be revamped to sell convenience goods. … Continue reading Post office – Temporary closure deferred, awaiting update, 16th January 2020
Proposed development on Cuffley Hill-Application No. 07/19/0200/F
Many of the members and residents of Goffs Oak has continued to express their concerns regarding the site of what was Fairmead and Rosemead Nurseries on Cuffley Hill. This application was presented earlier last year for 58 dwellings and parking for 156 vehicles, which was not accepted. On November 29th a revised plan was submitted. … Continue reading Proposed development on Cuffley Hill-Application No. 07/19/0200/F
Neighbourhood Forum – Goffs Oak and West Cheshunt, 20th November 2019
Broxbourne Council held a meeting on the 20th November, which the public had an open invite. Key people from the Council was in attendance as usual and Councillors on hand to answer any questions. GOCA have expressed their concerns as this meeting was poorly advertised and the mailing list seems to be limited and as … Continue reading Neighbourhood Forum – Goffs Oak and West Cheshunt, 20th November 2019
Objection letter to potential overdevelopment in Goffs Oak
GOCA has recently written a letter to the Minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding concerns on potential over-development around Goffs Oak, with the lack of supporting resources including roads and transport. We also have a GOCA member who is proactively writing to key people in local and central government and a large group … Continue reading Objection letter to potential overdevelopment in Goffs Oak
Ashfield Nursery, Newgatestreet Road. Application to redevelop for residential use
This week a second application for this site has been submitted and is out for comments. It is for 10 custom built houses. Reference number 07/19/0906/O. It would be well worth reading the initial application and to why permission was refused by the Councillors on the Committee. Please note this is on green Belt Land, … Continue reading Ashfield Nursery, Newgatestreet Road. Application to redevelop for residential use
