452-home residential development at La3, Land At West, Hemel Hempstead

“The reserved matters application seeks approval for the details relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.”

“The application seeks approval for the reserved matters for the construction for 452 no. dwellings, car parking, garaging, incidental buildings and the internal roads within the development parcels coloured yellow in Figure 1 above.”

“The site lies at the western edge Hemel Hempstead comprising agricultural land extending to approximately 56ha. The site is enclosed by Pouchen End Lane to the west, a rural road beyond…”

“The site slopes downwards from north to south. It comprises arable fields with trees generally restricted to field boundaries Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 566, protects a number of groups of trees and individual trees and has informed the design approach.”

“The Hybrid Planning Permission (HPP) established the principle of the overall quantum of development on site as well as a number of parameter plans which would inform the design of the scheme. The original Design and Access Statement and Urban Design Framework also established a number of design principles in different areas of the development.”

“The submitted reserved matters details have been assessed by officers and engagement has taken place with the applicants to secure amendments to the design of the scheme. As a result, it is considered that the details of reserved matters submitted comply with the broad principles and parameters established at the outline stage. The details relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping are considered acceptable.”

“It was proposed by Councillor Bristow and seconded by Councillor Williams to DELEGATE with a view to APPROVAL.”

“Resolved: That planning permission be DELEGATED with a view to APPROVAL. RECOMMENDATION”

“That the reserved matters details be DELEGATED WITH A VIEW TO APPROVAL, subject to a deed of variation to the unilateral undertaking attached to discharge of condition approval 24/01210/DRC being completed to secure appropriate SANG and SAMM mitigation in relation to the Chiltern Beechwood SAC. Condition(s) and Reason(s):”