Our proposals

Following an extensive consultation process, Griggs Homes has submitted two planning applications at Cowley-on-the-Hill. The first relates to the initial phase on Land North of Potters Lane, while the second sets out the wider masterplan on Land East of Cowley Hill and North of Potters Lane.

Land North of Potters Lane – Hybrid Application

A hybrid planning application has been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council for the initial phase of the Cowley-on-the-Hill proposals on Land North of Potters Lane.

The application proposes 154 new homes, including 50% affordable housing, alongside a new synagogue, care home provision, extensive open space, landscaping and new access from Potters Lane.

The submitted proposal includes:

154 new homes

50% affordable housing

A new care home

A purpose-built synagogue for SHEMA

Extensive public open space

New and improved walking and cycling routes

Improved access and connectivity

Landscape and biodiversity improvements

A mix of one to five-bedroom homes

Natural water management

The application can be viewed on Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning portal using reference 26/1164/FUL.

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Land East of Cowley Hill and North of Potters Lane – Outline Application

An outline planning application has now been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council for the Land East of Cowley Hill and North of Potters Lane.

The application sets out our vision for a high-quality, landscape-led and well-connected new neighbourhood, providing up to 994 homes, including 50% affordable housing – up to 497 homes – alongside a significant range of community facilities, infrastructure and publicly accessible open space.

Our vision for Cowley-on-the-Hill has always been about creating more than simply new homes, bringing together housing, community facilities, infrastructure, open space and new connections as part of one comprehensively planned neighbourhood.

The application is submitted with all matters reserved except for access, with vehicle and pedestrian connections proposed from Cowley Hill, Potters Lane and Well End Road.

Planning Reference: 26/1501/OUTEI

The wider vision includes:

Up to 994 new homes

50% affordable housing – up to 497 homes

New neighbourhood centre with retail and health provision

Land for a future school

Sports pitches and pavilion

New burial ground

Purpose-built synagogue

Care home of up to 80 beds

Extensive publicly accessible open space

New walking and cycling connections

Play areas and recreational spaces

Community growing areas and orchards

Landscape and biodiversity enhancements

Sustainable drainage and green infrastructure

Access from Cowley Hill, Potters Lane and Well End Road

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Get in touch

If you have any questions or would like to contact the project team directly, please get in touch:

contact@cowley-on-the-hill.co.uk
0800 0485 589