Why do we have to have more sites in Hertsmere?
A need has been identified in South and West Herts for additional pitches and it is not unreasonable for Hertsmere to accommodate a proportion of this. The East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) in its consultation paper suggests that Hertsmere should make provision for up to 18 additional pitches by 2011 (see Q33 for more details on EERA). This council has already granted planning permission for six additional pitches on the Pylon site in Barnet Road, Potters Bar. Given that there might be scope for small extensions on one or more of the other existing authorised sites it is likely that in Hertsmere there may be a need for only one additional site to accommodate 8 to10 pitches.
