North East Herts MP Oliver Heald attended the latest meeting of the Campaign Group opposed to the Ivy Farm development in Royston. The group is led by Councillor Rod Kennedy.
The meeting was held at the Royston Heath Sports Club and over fifty attended. Speaking at the meeting, Oliver opposed the scheme, saying “This is one of the most sensitive sites in Royston, being so close to Therfield Heath and in an area which has a particular character.
It is also a site which is outside the Local Plan for Development. Not only is an application to develop here premature, but if something were to be built here it would need to be of exceptional quality and design with a low density and significant landscaping such as trees and gardens. The current plan for 135 dwellings is completely out of order. The most that has previously ever been suggested for this site is 69 properties.
“All those who live near Therfield Heath will want to oppose this and the developers should think again.”