Key Connectivity
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Families with deep roots in the area, newcomers attracted by the open countryside, and businesses capitalising on its creative heritage all find appeal in North Herts. This region boasts diverse communities drawn by its quality of life, natural beauty, excellent schools, and convenient links to London and Cambridge.
Comprising vibrant market towns, picturesque villages, and expansive countryside, North Herts has a rich history dating back to Palaeolithic times and is renowned for its rare chalk streams and natural reserves.
Residents can enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, from outdoor pools and leisure centres to extensive walking and cycling routes. With a legacy steeped in progressive ideas such as the Garden City and Suffragette movements, North Herts remains a hub of innovation.
Despite challenges such as rising house prices and social inequality, the community confronts them together, bolstered by a robust voluntary sector and a commitment to inclusivity. Through shared values of citizenship and communal care, North Herts thrives as a welcoming and dynamic place for all.
Development Sites in North Hertfordshire
View all Opportunity sites in North HertfordshireGrowing Baldock
Location: Baldock - North Herts
Status: Allocated
Total Site Area: c.20 hectares for employment space set within a wider c. 223 hectares for the Growing Baldock development
Total Floor Area: 645,835 to 861,113 sq. ft, depending on the specific type of use and the height and scale of each building
A site of approximately 20 hectares situated between the railway line, connecting London to Cambridge, and the A505, is being brought forward for employment development within a wider strategic development opportunity (Growing Baldock). Growing Baldock is a scheme ... Read more
Churchgate Shopping Centre, Hitchin
Location: Hitchin - North Herts
Status: Various
Churchgate Shopping Centre is an exciting opportunity in the heart of Hitchin, owned by North Herts Council. As stewards of both the freehold and leasehold, the council is embarking on a journey of regeneration and enhancement, aiming to cr... Read more
Royston Gateway
Location: Royston - North Herts
Status: Various
Total Site Area: 12 hectares
Total Floor Area: 240,000 sq. ft. in a variety of unit sizes
Phase 1 of the development already has numerous tenants. Design and build plots are still available and suitable for a variety of commercial uses. The site’s proximity to the Royston Industrial Estate and the A505 is attractive logistically and in t... Read more