Why can’t a brownfield site be found?
Most brownfield sites in Hertsmere have already been developed or are earmarked for future development. This council has been very successful in encouraging brownfield sites to come forward for development and over the past five years nearly 100% of new housing in Hertsmere has been built on brownfield land. This is about the highest level in the country and well exceeds the national target of 60%. There might be an opportunity to find a brownfield site in the Green Belt and the council will consider any such suitable options when it carries out its own assessment of potential sites.
