Hertfordshire County Council has announced a proposed planning application under Article 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure Order 2015). The proposal involves the construction of a satellite facility designed to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This development will include both soft and hard landscaping, provisions for car and minibus parking, and the creation of a new access road from Norris Way. The project also necessitates the diversion of an existing public footpath.

The site for this proposed development is located on land west of Bishop Way and east of the A10 in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, with the postcode SG9 9SL. The planning reference for this application is PL/0499/25.

Residents and interested parties can view all submitted application documents online at the Hertfordshire County Council's planning portal. Comments regarding the proposal can be submitted through the website or sent by post to the Spatial Planning Unit at CHN216, Hertfordshire County Council, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2ST. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 October 2025.

This development aims to provide enhanced educational facilities tailored to meet the needs of pupils with severe learning difficulties. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the plans and submit their feedback before the closing date.