Neighbourhood Plan goes to consultation

A public consultation on the draft Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan has opened, with residents invited to share their thoughts by 26^th October 2026.

The Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by a Community Steering Group, with support from Hertford Town Council and an independent planning consultant. The Neighbourhood Plan covers green spaces and nature, community facilities, sustainable homes and movement, heritage and design, and business and the local economy.

The Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan Area covers the southern part of town, Mead Lane, Hertford East Station, Hertingfordbury Village, Foxholes Farm, Balls Park, Mandeville Road, Horns Mill, Hertford North Station, Sele Road and the County Hospital area.

Bengeo, Kingsmead and Sele already have Neighbourhood Plans, with Castle Plus being the only outstanding area.

The local community have worked hard to develop meaningful draft policies that will have a significant impact on the future of the Castle Plus area, which includes so many significant parts of Hertford. Steering group members have shared their time and expertise generously throughout the preparation of this draft. We would be most grateful if residents could take a look and share their thoughts to help ensure that the Neighbourhood Plan leaves a truly lasting legacy - protecting, preserving and enhancing the Castle Plus area, for many years to come.

:: Milena Nuti, Chair of the Community Steering Group

The consultation runs for seven weeks and closes at midnight on Monday 26^th October 2026. Once completed, the Neighbourhood Plan will help guide future development and inform planning decisions affecting the Castle Plus area.

The Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan consultation can be found here.