11.1 Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works is a substantial developed feature in the local landscape to the east of Maple Cross and has an industrial character. It is a key infrastructure asset serving Three Rivers and the wider area. The Site Allocations LDD (adopted 2014) identifies Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works as a significant infrastructure site in the Green Belt.
11.2 No change is proposed to the designation of the Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works as a significant infrastructure site in the Green Belt. The site is shown below.
11.3 It is recognised that change on the site may be required to meet future operational needs10. Whilst redevelopment or limited infilling of the site may not be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, proposals should continue to take into account the provisions of the policy set out below and any redevelopment and limited infilling should safeguard the continued use of the site for wastewater treatment works.
| Proposed Policy on Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works |
| Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works is a significant infrastructure site in the Green Belt. The landscaped setting provided by mature vegetation on the site boundaries and area surrounding the site should be retained in any proposals for infilling or redevelopment. Any further buildings should be of comparable height to other nearby structures on the site. |
Question 79 Do you think the Proposed Policy for Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works is the right approach? If not please identify how the proposed policy could be changed. |
| Site Ref. | MLWTW | Site | Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works |
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10 Any such requirements will be set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan for the new Local Plan