Latest News and Updates

Recent developments in the examination process

23 January 2025

A number of Statements of Common Ground between St Albans Council and other parties are now available on the Examination Documents page with the reference numbers SADC/ED3 through to SADC/ED27 inclusive.

11 February 2025

The Inspectors have written to the Council with their initial questions, and their letter can be viewed in the Examination documents at SADC/ED28.

5 March 2025

The Council's replies to the Inspectors’ Initial Questions are now available and can be accessed in the Examination Documents at SADC/ED29 through to SADC/ED67 inclusive.

17 March 2025

The dates for the hearing sessions have now been arranged and will open at 10.00 am on Tuesday 29 April 2025. Please see the Hearing Sessions page for further information.