On the 10th March 2022, Gascoyne Places and Places for People were pleased to host a public consultation at the Hatfield & Crusaders Cricket Club to discuss the proposals at Creswick. Approximately 120 people attended the event and provided their feedback. This feedback will...
Gascoyne Estates have long advocated a structured approach to development and the responsible release of Green Belt. This, we believe, should be governed by a strategic vision for the Borough, and formalised in a technically and legally compliant Local Plan. Without such a framework the...
Gascoyne is pleased to report that the planning application for Salisbury Square has been submitted. The proposals are the result of a great deal of work, and reflect the feedback received over many years from the Old Hatfield community. A summary pack of the plans...
In September Gascoyne was pleased to host the seventh Infrastructure Charrette. Following on from previous events discussing transport, this charrette delved into the issues surrounding Hertfordshire County Council's proposals for a rapid transit scheme across the county. A clear vision and strong political leadership is required...
We are pleased to announce that Gascoyne will be hosting its seventh Infrastructure Charrette on the 28th September at 2:30 in the Riding School. It will focus on Hertfordshire County Council’s proposals for an east-west rapid transit system, targeting economic opportunity, modal shift and reduced...
A planning application for the revised Salisbury Square redevelopment will be submitted in the winter of 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic previously stalled progress towards an application but a workplan has now been established with the aim planning consent is achieved by Spring 2022. The revised scheme...
Gascoyne is delighted to announce the commencement of work which will deliver new housing at Mill Green. The project comprises the refurbishment and extension of the listed Green Man pub, the construction of nine houses and the creation of new public open space bordering the...
Gascoyne Places is proud to launch an updated suite of documents which outline its vision for Hatfield and Central Hertfordshire. We believe that well designed and located development can unlock the potential of the region and capitalise on its opportune geography. A Vision for Hatfield in...
Gascoyne recently contributed to ComoUK's annual conference, discussing the importance of mobility in placemaking. ComoUK are a leading charity whose aim is to support the adoption of shared mobility across the UK, working across the public and private sector to highlight best practice and demonstrate...
The Inspector of the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan, Melvyn Middleton, has recently released his interim report on the ongoing Local Plan examination. This report provides a summary of the Inspector's views on the various sites and policies in the draft plan, and gives preliminary conclusions...
On the 27th February, Gascoyne hosted the University of Hertfordshire's second year architecture students for an exhibition of their work in York House. Students were asked to look at the thresholds to Salisbury Square, designing an enticing route into and out of it. They also...
As part of a wider rebranding of the Gascoyne Estates family, the development team will now be known as Gascoyne Places. The aim of this is to increase understanding and transparency, and communicate more effectively who we are and what we seek to achieve. We...