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20/11/2025

Update - Marengo Communications:

We have been contacted by a Communications Company "Marengo Communications" working on behalf of B.P Mitchell, with an offer for a meeting "...........to discuss a combination of our proposals and your objection and campaign www.speakupwgc.com"

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Our Response:

We provided the following in response:

"At this time, we respectfully decline the offer of a meeting. We do not believe it would be appropriate to engage in private discussions with representatives of the applicant.
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Our focus remains on ensuring that the community’s concerns are heard through the formal planning process, where all stakeholders have equal access and where decisions are made in the public interest."
 

18/11/2025

Update:

Hertfordshire County Council (Spatial Planning Department) have confirmed that the planning agent, working on behalf of B.P. Mitchell, has agreed to amend the application to include all current site operations, including the asphalt plant.

 

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the revised proposals once submitted.

 

All updates will be published on the council’s website, and those who have previously submitted representations will be notified directly.

 

Further information will be made available online as it becomes available.

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Our Comment:

Positives
 
  • Acknowledgement of Full Site Operations.
The planning agent’s agreement to amend the application to include all current operations - specifically the asphalt plant - is a significant step toward transparency and procedural compliance. This ensures that the full scope of activities is subject to formal scrutiny.
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  • Opportunity for Public Input.
Residents will have a renewed chance to comment on the revised proposals, allowing community voices to be heard and considered in the decision-making process. This is a critical safeguard in democratic planning.
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  • Commitment to Communication.
The council’s pledge to publish updates online and notify previous respondents directly demonstrates a baseline commitment to procedural fairness and information access.
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Negatives
 
  • ​Unclear Timeline and Scope.
While updates will be published “as they become available,” there is no clear timeframe for submission or review of the revised application. This ambiguity may delay community engagement and prolong uncertainty.
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  • Limited Notification Reach.
Only those who previously submitted representations will be notified directly. This risks excluding newer residents or those unaware of the original application, potentially undermining inclusive consultation.
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