WEST STEVENAGE DECISION

On 22 December 2009, the Secretary of State granted planning permission for a 3,600 urban extension to Stevenage. The proposal, which will take place on green belt land to the west of the A1(M) motorway, includes new schools, shopping centres and recreation facilities.

Robin Purchas QC and Douglas Edwards appeared for the applicants, instructed by Barton Willmore.