Limnere, a development by Lands Improvement
OUR PROPOSALS
As a local employer and landowner, we understand that it is increasingly difficult for residents to put down roots in the community, move to a larger home with a garden as families grow, or downsize to a more manageable property later in life.
Our plans aim to support residents at every stage of life, offering affordable routes to home ownership, high-quality rental options for those not yet ready to buy, smaller, more manageable homes, and energy-efficient properties that are cheaper to run.
The homes will be carefully designed to complement the character of the village, with strict design guidelines informed by the Parish Council’s Design Guidance and Code to ensure that future housebuilders delivery on the agreed standards.
In response to feedback received across the course of extensive public consultation, we have made key changes to our proposals.
KEY UPDATES TO OUR PROPOSALS
A reduction in the number of homes
In response to feedback about the scale of the development, the number of homes has been reduced from 1000 to up to 900. Half of these homes will be affordable.
Community building
A modern, accessible home for the Redbourn Museum will be provided at the front of the site. Following feedback, the building will focus on identified end users rather than additional ‘for hire’ space. It could also provide classroom space for the Redbourn Recreation Centre and Playing Fields Trust, and Talent X’s BTEC programme for 16–18 year olds.
New bridge over the bypass
We proposed creating a new footbridge over the bypass. Following community feedback, our proposed new bridge has been redesigned to serve both pedestrians and cyclists.
A new central common
In response to feedback, we have introduced a new common running through the centre of the site, creating a clear connection between the top of the High Street, the new bridge over the bypass and the SANG land.
Traffic calming on Dunstable Road
To address concerns about vehicle speeds, we are proposing to narrow Dunstable Road and introduce traffic calming.
Harpenden Lane access
Further information about our transport and access proposals, to explain the changes we are proposing to Harpenden Lane, was presented at our community information event on 26 January 2026. To see the detail of these proposals, please click here to view / download a copy of the banners displayed at the event.
Improved bus service
We have agreed with Hertfordshire County Council that a new bus service, funded by the development, will run through the site. This will provide improved public transport for existing residents and help meet the travel needs of new residents.
High Street improvements
Since our first exhibition, meetings and workshops have identified short, medium and long-term improvements for the High Street. The plan and funding will be included in the application.
Sports facilities
The development will make a significant financial contribution to improvements at Redbourn Leisure Centre. Discussions with the Council and the Redbourn Recreation Centre and Playing Fields Trust are ongoing.
OUR UPDATED MASTERPLAN
SUMMARY OF OUR PROPOSALS
The proposals for Land North East of Redbourn aim to support the existing and future generations of Redbourn residents, helping families stay together while investing in community facilities to strengthen local life.
Land North East of Redbourn
