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Helioslough remains undeterred by rejection of interchange plans
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DEVELOPER HELIOSLOUGH says it is confident that it can prove its plan for a huge road-rail freight interchange in Hertfordshire will be given the green light next year.
Spokesman Simon Hoare says the rejection of its previous application by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government was based on its failure to show the former Radlett aerodrome was the only available site for the development. An environmental scoping study statement has now been submitted to St Albans District Council by Helioslough, which is the first step towards a new planning application.
The £300m, 40-acre freight terminal will have space for up to 617 trucks and is designed to meet the needs of the north-west quadrant of the M25.
In a letter to local councillor David Yates, Hoare writes: "Clearly, the Inspector and Secretary of State doubt there is an alternative site to accommodate such a development within the catchment area, but concluded the appellant did not prove the case so conclusively as to allow the appeal to be successful. We are confident that with a thorough review and evolution of a new document, this is an obstacle that we can overcome," St Albans District Council confirms it has received an environmental statement from Helioslough, which addresses issues such as floor space and building materials.