Land to the Rear of 22 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5EF

Planning appeal 3361818 at Land to the Rear of 22 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5EF (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 15 April 2026 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of part of the land for the parking of vehicles and the laying of the hardstanding to facilitate this use” (the material change of use)

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Change of use
Inspector: Goldberg V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the significance of The Silk Mill, a Grade II listed building
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 21 and 22 Brook Street in respect of outlook, noise and disturbance
whether the development increases flood risk on site and for surrounding properties
the effect of the development on biodiversity and wildlife

What decided it

The appeal site's location within an established developed and commercial context characterised by extensive hardstanding and parking areas means the development is in keeping with the prevailing character and does not cause unacceptable harm to heritage assets, living conditions, flood risk or biodiversity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS13Policy CS10Policy CS12Policy CS27Policy CS29Policy CS31Policy CS11

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