Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration

28 Residential Moorings

Proposals for a limited number of residential moorings will be acceptable within and at the edge of urban areas, subject to the relevant development control criteria. Locations in open countryside will only be acceptable where they are incorporated into an appropriately sited recreational mooring basin.

Proposals must:

  • integrate successfully with the surrounding landscape and/or townscape;
  • be served by adequate road access;
  • have no adverse effect on the nature conservation value of the canal or nearby land;
  • not result in the local road system being overloaded;
  • cause no harm to the historic or visual character of the canal;
  • be close to existing services and amenities; and
  • make a positive contribution to the canalside environment;

In addition they should:

  • include sufficient space at the moorings for essential facilities and landscaping;
  • provide adequate pedestrian and service vehicle access;
  • have no individual garden area;
  • only provide minimal essential lighting, which shall be located so as to minimise glare and/or visual intrusion;
  • not impede navigation and/or the use of the towpath; and
  • provide appropriate parking space at a standard of one space per two boats, except where the mooring is either located within comfortable walking distance of a town or local centre or is easily accessible by passenger transport.

For more information please see the Local Plan