Following a High Court decision, an injunction that prevents development on Green Belt land near Redbourn is set to remain in force for an individual associated with the land.

An interim injunction was passed three years ago, protecting the land near Redbourn Golf Club from unauthorised development, following residents' fears of an unauthorised travellers camp.

The injunction prohibited a range of activities including bringing caravans or similar accommodation onto the site or installing utilities.

This injunction has now been made final by a High Court judge for one person associated with the land, however, the injunction has been lifted against "persons unknown".

St Albans City & District Council are set to appeal this decision.

Chris Traill, Strategic Director for Community and Place Delivery for St Albans City and District Council, said: “We are pleased that after a hearing on whether the injunction should be made final, a High Court judge has decided it can remain in force against one person who is associated with the land.

“We also note that the judge agreed with our position that “substantial weight must be placed on the preservation of Green Belt”.

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“However, we are disappointed at the decision to lift the injunction against persons unknown.

“We have decided, given our commitment to the Green Belt and the importance of the case to the local community, that we will now seek permission from the Court of Appeal to appeal this part of the judgement.

“The land remains subject, of course, to planning law.”