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Turley helps to secure approval for infrastructure-led, mixed-use development in East Hertfordshire

On behalf of Taylor Wimpey, we provided expert Planning, Strategic Communications and EIA services for a mixed-use hybrid application on land north of Hare Street Road in Buntingford, which was approved by East Herts District Council’s Development Management Committee on 22 January 2025.

The hybrid application received outline approval for approximately 200 new market and affordable homes, alongside full planning permission for the construction of a major new medical centre. This follows extensive engagement with council officers, East Herts District councillors, county and town representatives, and the local community.

Director, Planning, Steven Kosky said: 

"This approval is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the developers, their project team, East Herts Council officers, the existing medical practice and the wider community – and sets an exemplary standard for contemporary, infrastructure-led, mixed-use development. We are pleased to have provided support across a number of Turley services to help deliver this positive outcome for Taylor Wimpey and the local community.”

Director, Strategic Communications, James Simondson said:

"We are delighted with this result for Taylor Wimpey, which is testament to their commitment to delivering an infrastructure-led approach to their new communities. The provision of a new state-of-the-art medical centre will vastly improve and enhance health service provision in Hertfordshire. It was a pleasure to support this application through delivering a comprehensive and strategic community and stakeholder engagement programme.”

Designed to meet local infrastructure and housing needs, the development offers a diverse mix of housing types, catering for a range of housing requirements. 

The inclusion of a medical centre within the scheme will greatly enhance local healthcare services, providing accessible care for both new and existing residents – expanding healthcare services and related offerings, through a state-of-the-art new centre designed in collaboration with doctors and patients.

10 February 2025