Objections have been raised by residents and organisations including Sandridge Parish Council, the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), and the St Albans Civic Society. CGI of the Shottfield Close development (Image: DFA/ACRE SA Ltd)Sandridge Parish Council objected to the proposal on several grounds. CGI of the Shottfield Close development (Image: DFA/ACRE SA Ltd)One objector spoke of fears over a "proposed new junction" and the impact on "school pick-up and drop-off times". An illustrative masterplan (Image: DFA/ACRE SA Ltd)However, community groups such as Save Our Sandridge (SoS), Team Clash (Save North St Albans), and the St Albans and District Footpath Society continue to oppose the scheme. To view the full plans, search reference 5/2025/1556 on the St Albans City and District Council planning portal.