Plans to turn the BioPark site along Broadwater Road into the latest high rise residential development increase the likelihood of turning Broadwater Road’s west side into a high rise hell. The planned development will include high rise blocks as tall as the present BioPark, but with a greater footprint. 289 new homes are proposed (but only 188 parking spaces).

The Government Inspector reviewing Welwyn Garden City’s Local Plan for development expressed surprise that, given that views from Hatfield House are compromised by sight of the BioPark, the original development was given planning permission. He warned that the Council should study relevant Acts of Parliament pertaining to stately homes carefully before giving this development planning permission.