On 8th July 2010 the Secretary of State decided to refuse a planning appeal by Helioslough Ltd for permission to develop a Rail Freight Interchange at Park Street, St Albans. A Public Inquiry was held into the proposals in November / December 2009.
Helioslough Ltd have lodged a legal challenge against the Secretary of State’s decision and this will be heard in the High Court on Tuesday 28 June. It is expected to last for 3 days.
The Secretary of State and St Albans City and District Council are opposing the legal challenge.
Member contact:
Cllr Chris Brazier, Portfolio for Planning & 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
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Notes:
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/