Welwyn Garden City is facing a monstrous threat from the developers of the northern half of the Shredded Wheat site. They are trying to get permission for tower blocks of up to 10 storeys. Together with existing approved plans this would mean inserting around 4,000 new residents, virtually a whole new ward, and bring the population density to a level comparable to Manhattan! The plans completely ignore the SPD (Special Planning Document) created by the council as the definitive statement on the Shredded Wheat site.
A reminder that you can follow WGC Heritage Trust's two digital town trails using your smartphone or tablet!
Now available to order: Live, Work & Play - A Centenary History of Welwyn Garden City by Mark Clapson.
Angela Eserin, WGCHT Trustee, is a local historian and author. She is also currently part of the project team working to have a WGC Centenary Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2020 as part of the town’s centenary celebrations.
The WGC Centenary Foundation are hosting a big event in the Howard Centre from 9am - 5pm on 28th September 2019 and Welwyn Garden City Heritage Trust has been asked to take part.
Read more: Forthcoming Event in Howard Centre 28 September 2019
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