Changes to the Strategy for Growth in Berkhamsted

Please note we have consulted specifically on changes we are proposing to the 'Emerging Strategy for Growth'. 

In Berkhamsted we are planning to deliver 1,264 new homes from 2024 to 2040, a 43% decrease from our proposal in 2020. 

We believe that this strategy will deliver the following key benefits for Berkhamsted:

• Around 400 affordable homes, including 
  • 100 First Homes for affordable home ownership; and 
  • 240 Genuinely Affordable / Social Homes to Rent.
• Wheelchair accessible homes and provision for older people.
• A new local centre, with retail and community facilities.
• A new primary school.
• New green infrastructure, including play areas and multi-use games areas.
• New outdoor sports pitches.
• Improvements to the transport network, including to the station.

Local Plan Proposed Allocations

In the 'Emerging Strategy for Growth' we proposed a number of allocations in Berkhamsted. We are now proposing to make the following changes:

Windfall Allowance

This sets out the amount of homes that we think will unexpectedly come forward for development over the period of our Local Plan (2024-2040) that are not formally allocated (referred to as 'windfalls'). This has been calculated by assessing past delivery trends.

Sites with Planning Permission

This sets out the number of homes that currently have planning permission, but have yet to be completely built out. They form part of our 'housing supply', but they don't need to be allocated by the Local Plan. 

The other provisions in the delivery strategy for Berkhamsted are subject to on-going technical work and the outcome of any changes to national planning policy.

You can view the proposed revisions and detailed site requirements on the map below.