Hatfield is a town with huge potential, a fantastic community, a rich and diverse history and a host to big business and academia. Yet Hatfield faces a number of challenges, like many new towns of its era, and needs an ambitious plan for change and renewal and to attract private and public investment. 

The Hatfield Renewal Partnership is a dynamic partnership of key authorities, landowners and educational institutions who have come together to deliver positive change in the town in line with the shared vision:

 

“a well-connected, distinctive and multi-centred town with a renewed ‘New Town’ pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit. A town that re-balances economic growth and world-class education assets with new and rejuvenated housing, excellent community, culture, retail and leisure facilities and a series of connected urban centres”

This was developed with the extensive involvement and engagement from all elements of the community and underpins the Hatfield 2030+ Renewal Framework, which sets out the aspirations of the town and initiatives to 2030 and beyond.

To find our more click here to download a copy of the Framework.

About

The Hatfield Renewal Partnership is a dynamic partnership between key organisations in the town, consisting of:

  • Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • Hatfield Town Council
  • Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership,
  • Arlington Business Parks,
  • Oaklands College
  • Gascoyne Cecil Estates
  • Hertfordshire County Council
  • Fitnesse Leisure

In 2015-16, working with consultants, the team undertook strategic visioning work with the community of Hatfield including local businesses, education, and retail/leisure services, and developed the framework for the future renewal of Hatfield to 2030 and beyond.

The team have produced a multifunctional, comprehensive framework that can be seen as a ‘business plan’ or ‘blueprint’ for the future of the town.

The partnership continues today in order to promote, progress and oversee delivery of the positive change which the town wants to see, and this website will update progress over time.

 

The latest news from Hatfield2030+

Local art revitalises Hatfield walkway

Local art revitalises Hatfield walkway

23 November 2021

A selection of creative works by budding artists was unveiled in Hatfield town centre on Tuesday (9 November) as part of an ongoing project between Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and local students. The unveiling was part of a wider tour of the town centre for the board to see how the Hatfield 2030+ Partnership’s regeneration … Read More

Council holds consultation to limit extra storeys on existing flats in Hatfield

Council holds consultation to limit extra storeys on existing flats in Hatfield

10 August 2021

The council is proposing to introduce an Article 4 Direction in Hatfield to remove the permitted development rights that allow developers to build up to two additional storeys on existing blocks of flats. Under the Article 4 Direction any development of this kind proposed in Hatfield would need to submit a planning application. Cllr Stephen … Read More

New multi-storey car park unlocks further regeneration opportunities in Hatfield

New multi-storey car park unlocks further regeneration opportunities in Hatfield

10 August 2021

The catalyst for the regeneration of Hatfield town centre is now underway with the completion of the town’s new multi-storey car park. With over a third of land in Hatfield town centre currently being used for surface-level parking, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have jointly funded The Common car park … Read More

Ground breaking marks start of major new £45m regeneration scheme in High View

Ground breaking marks start of major new £45m regeneration scheme in High View

10 August 2021

Following four months of preparation and demolition works, Lovell has officially broken ground at High View in Hatfield to deliver 146 quality new homes, a retail centre, community facilities and amenities. Working in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, Lovell will deliver a range of housing from one bedroom apartments to three bedroom houses over … Read More

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Please use this website to tell us your ideas and share with us your vision for Hatfield.  You can also contact us through Facebook, Twitter and various events. For more information on the project you can contact us at planningprojects@welhat.gov.uk

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