Property Development Update - April 2025

The aim of the development is to create a church premises which are available to all, have a modern outward looking focus and are as eco-friendly as possible within the bounds of cost. It is the objective to always have an area of the premises which is available for worship throughout the life of the project, which is estimated to be about 2 and a half years. The property development committee of 8 members of the congregation, appointed by the Church Council, has met monthly since last summer.

I am pleased to report that the presentations to the congregation and local residents went well and the plans as shown at these presentations have now been finalised. A video of the architect's vision showing an idea of the finished project is available to view HERE
The formal planning application was submitted on the 23rd of April to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. You may view this on the Coucil's planning web site. (https://www.welhat.gov.uk/planning-applications)

After further advice, particularly from our mechanical and electrical engineers, it is now envisaged that the scheme will start with a refurbishment of the halls to be followed by the sanctuary. This means that we will have to wait for planning approval before we can begin. In the meantime, the committee met again and tasked the architects with finalising the proposals so that the tender process for builders can begin. In reality this will take a few months as all the plans need to be finalised in detail before the tender process can begin.

John Robinson Chair Development Committee