Council announces latest phase of Hatfield regeneration
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has announced the latest phase of its ambitious plans for the regeneration of Hatfield Town Centre.
The council has appointed architects Tibbalds to help develop the Hatfield Town Centre Masterplan – a strategic vision designed to build on the town’s core strengths and unlock its potential.
The Masterplan seeks to provide:
- Improved community and leisure facilities
- Enhanced cycling and pedestrian connections
- Higher quality public realm
- New homes within the town centre and
- New space for retail and food & beverage businesses.
WHBC is committed to supporting thriving town centres and has led the delivery of several successful projects in Hatfield including the regeneration of White Lion Square, One Town Centre, The Commons Multi-Storey Car Park and most recently Market Place.
The Hatfield Town Centre Masterplan will build on these achievements, whilst drawing on the town’s key strengths, including its excellent transport links, education facilities, heritage and culture, and independent retail sector.
Work on the Masterplan is underway, and the council aims to hold a public consultation on the proposals in early Autumn.
Councillor Rose Grewal, Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Planning, said:
“I am delighted that we are embarking on a comprehensive Masterplan for the regeneration of Hatfield Town Centre, which will build on the town’s distinctive character and core strength to create a thriving, vibrant, community-focused Town Centre that Hatfield residents can be proud of.
“This important blueprint demonstrates our commitment to developing town centre strategies that help our neighbourhoods, communities and businesses flourish.
“The Masterplan is a key opportunity to shape the future of Hatfield Town Centre ahead of the Local Government Reorganisation, and I would like to encourage everyone to respond to the consultation later this year.”
Ketki Mudholkar, Associate for Tibbalds said:
“We are delighted to have been selected by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council to prepare the Hatfield Town Centre Masterplan. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a shared future for the Town Centre – celebrating its character, creating new opportunities and responding to the needs of the community for years to come."