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Allowed14 October 20266006896

Apsley Depot, Ebberns Road, Apsley, HP3 9RE

Planning appeal 6006896 at Apsley Depot, Ebberns Road, Apsley, HP3 9RE (Dacorum) was allowed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

outline application for the demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site for 4 residential units (with appearance, scale and landscape as reserved matters)

Authority
Dacorum
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
HP3 9RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and sunlight
  • whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outdoor space
  • the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the SAC and Ashridge Commons and Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

What decided it

The Inspector found that none of the four main issues gave rise to any harm, with the SAC/SSSI concern resolved by the mitigation secured through the Unilateral Undertaking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS11Policy CS12Policy 21Policy CS10Policy CS26

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