10 week public consultation on expansion plans for Tring & Berkhamsted
If passed it could see Tring grow by 55%
Last updated 27th Nov 2020
Dacorum's Local Plan could see Tring grow by 55% with new houses built.
Today a 10 week consultation begins for Dacorum residents to feedback on the proposed Local Plan for the area for 2020-2028.
According to the local council a key role of the Local Plan is to establish the amount and location of new development in Dacorum over the next 18 years and to set out their approach to:
- Identifying where and when development should take place
- Delivering a step change in housing growth
- Supporting the local economy, employment and retail
- Mitigating and adapting to a changing climate
- Promoting high quality design of development
- Conserving and enhancing the historic and natural environment
- Enabling the delivery of infrastructure
- Part of these plans include around 2,000 homes being built in Tring over the next 18 years.
- There are two new schools proposed as well as a new community centre.
Cllr Graham Sutton, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure said:
"Dacorum will see significant growth and investment over the coming decades, particularly in housing and employment. All of this needs to be done in a way that maintains and enhances the outstanding qualities of Dacorum - its vibrant communities, high quality countryside and being a great place to live, work and enjoy.
"This process gives us the chance to grasp opportunities and build for the future, while seeking to tackle some of the many challenges we face in our borough today.
"Development will happen - in jobs, homes, retail, and other infrastructure - but if we don't act to shape it, we can't be sure that the best interests of the borough are being addressed.
"It is an important time to get involved and tell us what you think. We have set out what we believe to be the best option for growth, but have yet to make a final decision on this matter and would like to know your views."
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the Council will be undertaking more online engagement, including hosting a virtual exhibition throughout the duration of the consultation.
As a part of the virtual exhibition, visitors will be able to ask questions to the Council's planning officers via the 'leave a message' function.
The exhibition can be accessed online by visiting the website the Dacorum Local Plan 2020-2038 Emerging Strategy for Growth website.