Nearly 150 people attended the 'No to 350 houses & school' meeting organised by Little Bushey Community. Those unable to attend followed the proceedings on Zoom and Facebook.

Residents were able to hear Little Bushey Community Chair, Daren Nathan, explain the Draft Local Plan process and outline the objections to building on the Harts Farm site, a significant flood plain

He urged local residents to get behind the campaign which will see an extra 1200 cars on Little Bushey Lane, the descimation of wildlife and no additional infrastructure.

Aside from voicing objections to the proposals, residents described the impossibilty of accessing the consultation process via the Council's planning portal.

Politicians from all three parties were in attendance, but claimed they were prevented from speaking on QC's advice.

As the meeting drew to a close, news came through from Hertsmere that the consultation was to be extended by two weeks as a result of the difficulties in lodging objections.