Policy information sourced from Dacorum Core Strategy
NP1 Supporting Development
The Council will take a positive approach to the consideration of development proposals, reflecting the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. The Council will work proactively with applicants to find solutions for development proposals that help to improve the economic, social and environmental conditions in Dacorum.
Proposals which accord with the development plan will be brought forward and approved unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
If the development plan contains no policy relevant to the consideration of a planning application or policies are out of date, the Council will grant permission unless
- policies in the National Planning Policy Framework* , or
- other material circumstances
indicate otherwise.
Footnote: *This element of the policy means that planning permission can be refused if:
- there are specific policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which indicate development should be restricted, or
- there are adverse impacts which would demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF as a whole.
For more information please see the Core Strategy