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5th June 2010
The Consultant Ecologists and Wildlife Biologists have advised us that they will be carrying out their second bat survey on the evening of Monday 12th July arriving around 8.30pm.

21 June 2010
The open day held by North Hertfordshire Homes, Vincent Gorbing Architects and Barkway Parish Council on Saturday 19th June was very well attended by the public Around 50 visitors attended to view plans for the redevelopment of the site, with 10 new affordable homes.  The public were able to consult directly with the project manager, scheme architect and representatives of the Parish Council to make their comments and suggestions regarding the project. Results were very positive and there was a general acceptance of the proposed redevelopment. Due to the presence of a rare species of bats in the Wheatsheaf building it is unlikely that work on site start until early 2011, as North Hertfordshire Homes are required to comply with European protected species law. However, it is clear that the public very much look forward to the new homes being built. Comments received from the public at the event will be included in the forthcoming planning permission. Click here for the latest layout and floor plans and here for more visuals.

9th June 2010
Please note that geological studies to check for state of ground in around Wheatsheaf Meadow House will start on 17 June. These are necessary to assess if there is any ground contamination of the site, and it is a legal requirement. This is needed in case the developers have do clear up any contamination created by the building when they redevelop the site.

10th May 2010
 North Hertfordshire Homes, Vincent Gorbing (architects) and Barkway Parish Council invite you to an open day to view and discuss the redevelopment of the former Wheatsheaf Meadow Site, in Periwinkle Close. This will be held in the village hall on Saturday 19 June from 10am-12noon and 1-3 pm. It is a chance for the community to view, discuss and comment upon the plans for the redevelopment of the site, aimed to deliver much needed affordable accommodation in the  Parish.

12th March 2010
As the community knows by now, following closure of the Wheatsheaf Meadow property in 2009, this site is to be redeveloped. There has been countless speculation as to how, however we are pleased to now inform you that after months of working in close co-operation with North Herts Homes we have agreed a concept for the redevelopment of the site which will see the dismantling of Wheatsheaf Meadow House and the creation of 10 new, much needed, affordable homes on the site.

The Parish Council has been working with North Hertfordshire Homes and North Herts. District Council for some months now  and the plans are near a point where the new development satisfies our criteria.

We can confirm that the dismantling of WMH building will not take place now until early 2011. This is due to the discovery of bats in the roof space of the property, which means a lengthy study over the summer before the bats can be rehomed. The property will NOT be used in the meantime..

10 new houses will be constructed to meet the needs of the village as identified in our Housing Needs Survey; a mixture of market and affordable properties with 2-3 bedrooms with preference given to local residents. NHH has worked closely with the Parish Council and at our request has not overcrowded the site. The new houses will face onto Royston Road, with gardens and parking to the rear. They will in effect restore Royston Road to how it looked before Wheatsheaf Meadow House was constructed. Their construction will compliment the design of houses already in the village and create a new gateway to the village. In addition, they plan to provide space on the site for a “village garden” where we hope we can see young and old work together to create a further asset to the village.

The plans are not finalized yet; the fine detail is not in place. That will take some more time, but you can view the proposed layout of the development by clicking here

Once the plans are furthered and pass a pre planning application meeting with NHDC, NHH will hold an open day in the village hall, for the community to come and view the final concept. We will of course advertise this nearer the time.

Should you have any queries, do contact the Parish Council, using the "contact us" page on this website.