Controversial plans to build new homes on Green Belt land have been withdrawn.
Liberty Aldenham had wanted to build 150 homes in Centennial Park, Elstree - promising to save the nearby Aldenham Reservoir if it were successful.
But after planning officers at Hertsmere Borough Council recommended it for refusal, they withdrew their application.
This means the reservoir, next to Aldenham Country Park, in Dagger Lane, faces an uncertain future as it is in urgent need of repair.
More to follow.
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