Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan
26 Land for Employment Development at North East Hemel Hempstead
Land at North East Hemel Hempstead, shown in Figure 7 and the Proposals Map (Sheet 3), is identified as a long term reserve for a high standard landscaped development to make provision for employment needs beyond the present Plan period. Priority will be given to specialised technological activities or other activities which are in the national or regional interest. Development proposals should take account of the following points:
- Phasing: The release and development of the land should take place in a phased manner as part of a comprehensive scheme for Area 2 identified by the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (shown in Figure 7). Release of the land will be permitted only after monitoring of the needs of types of employment activity appropriate to the land has shown it to be necessary;
- Interim Use of the land: In the meantime only such development will be permitted on the land as would be appropriate in the nearby Green Belt;
- Access: Access to the land will be via Area 2 within Dacorum Borough. No access will be permitted to or from Cherry ‘free Lane. Development may take place only when the necessary highway improvements in north cast Hemel Hempstead are completed or provided for within a reasonable timescale;
- Landscaping: A high standard of landscaping is required including a substantial landscape barrier along the eastern edge of the site, to protect the visual and rural amenity of the land to the east of Cherry Tree Lane;
- Planning Brief: Development should be in accordance with a joint planning brief to be prepared with Dacorum Borough Council and in consultation with Hertfordshire County Council. The brief will propose a comprehensive approach to the development of the site, including details in respect of types of use, infrastructure, design. landscaping, access and controls over activities on the land.
For more information please see the Local Plan