The Secretary of State has considered the Planning Inspector’s report on the planning appeal lodged by Helioslough, against St Albans City and District Council’s refusal to allow planning permission for a Rail Freight Terminal in July 2009. The appeal began 24 November 2009 and ended 18 December 2009.
The Council recognises the public concern on this issue.
The decision announced 8 July is to refuse the appeal. Heather Cheesbrough, Head of Planning and Building Control at St Albans City and District Council commented: “We are delighted with the decision, which recognises that the proposed development was inappropriate in this Green Belt location."
Member contact:
Cllr Chris Brazier, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Conservation
St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 823586
Contact for the press:
Davina Mansell, Information and Communication Officer
Tel: 01727 819316 E-mail: davina.mansell@stalbans.gov.uk
St Albans City and District Council
www.stalbans.gov.uk
Notes:
The decision was made by:-
The Secretary of State
Planning Inspectorate
Room 4/04 Kite,
Temple Quay House,
2 The Square,
Temple Quay.
Bristol BS1 6PN
Quote reference: APP/B1930//07/2045747/NWF
Or via email to sarah.banwell@pins.gsi.gov.uk
For background information on this case see the dedicated Rail Freight section of the Council’s website:
http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/planning/railfreight/