We have been developing a very exciting community project for improving the environment around Smallford Station (a 150-year old Grade 2 Listed Building). We will be undertaking this in collaboration with staff and students at Oaklands College and the following Departments/Faculties are already involved in discussions with us –

• Art & Design
• Graphics, Multimedia and Photography
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Horticulture
• Special Education Needs

The most recent development has been the decision to proceed with producing a Planning Application to present to St Albans District Council (with whom we have been co-operating for several years) and we are extremely lucky to have –

• a District Councillor who is sponsoring us – and will meet the costs of The Application
• a Town Planner and retired Architect who will develop and present The Application – and are providing their services for free!

And here are our exciting plans –

How are we going to achieve this?

• Putting together a Cunning Plan – Latest drafts are available
• Ongoing discussions with Oaklands College
• Consulting and Involving
  * Smallford Residents’ Association
  * Local Councillors
  * St Albans District Council
  * HCC Countryside Management Service
  * Our Members, Friends and Associates
  * Our Local Community & Wider Public
• Seeking Approval-Agreement of St Albans District Council
  * SADC Planning Department
• Fund Raising
• Restoration, Renovation, Refurbishment

And here are a couple of artists impressions (with thanks to John Clemow) –

For further information contact us via info@smallford.org