Following a public consultation – the final stage of the Local Plan process – Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) submitted the plan to the government for examination on Tuesday, March 11.
The government will now appoint an independent Planning Inspector to assess whether the Local Plan has been properly prepared, is effective, and aligns with national policies.
The Local Plan includes 15,332 new homes across the borough, including locations in Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Tring and Berkhamsted.
For Hemel Hempstead, this includes around 11,000 new homes, a primary school, open spaces, and a neighbourhood centre on various sites including the town centre and Polehanger Lane.
For Tring, this includes Dunsley Farm and land east of Tring, amounting to around 2,291 homes.
For Berkhamsted, this includes the BFI site and Haslam Playing Fields, amounting to around 1,314 homes, a neighbourhood centre, a primary school, and a public open space.
The Planning Inspector’s examination will include a series of public hearings in the coming months. A final decision may not be reached until early 2026, and if deemed sound, the Local Plan may then be presented to DBC for adoption.
Councillor Adrian England, DBC’s portfolio holder for place, said: “This Local Plan is a vital step forward in ensuring that Dacorum grows in a coherent, sustainable and protected way. It provides the framework to achieve that, and I am confident that it will stand up to scrutiny in the examination process.
“Our communities deserve developments that are well-integrated, supported by the right infrastructure, and considerate of the needs of both current and future residents.
“This plan sets out a clear vision for the borough’s future, balancing the need for homes and economic development with the protection of our environment and local character.”
To view the Local Plan and its supporting documents, visit www.shorturl.at/Vahu9
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