Plans for more than 1400 new homes in Hertfordshire have taken a key step forward after being recommended for approval.
Land to the east of Tring is being eyed for the new homes, as well as 140 care units, a primary and secondary school, neighbourhood centre and sports and community hubs.
The proposal also includes public open space, allotments and orchards.
Dacorum Borough Council's planning committee will meet on Thursday (April 16) to decide whether to grant planning permission.
There have been 441 public objections to the plans, with just one comment in favour.
One dissenter wrote: "Marshcroft would increase Tring's population by nearly a third, in one go. That would break local infrastructure and permanently change the character of our small historic market town."
A design and access statement submitted by the applicant reads: "Our vision is to deliver a carefully designed, responsive and sustainable community that will seamlessly integrate with Tring providing a range of homes to meet all needs, community facilities and infrastructure within a high quality landscape framework."
If approved, half of the homes will be designated as affordable, according to application documents.
While planning officers have made their recommendation, the final decision in the hands of councillors at Thursday's meeting.
Addendum:
On 7th April, the Dacorum (LibDem) has recommended approval of Redrow’s Marshcroft development which should come as no surprise given the site was already included in their flawed Local Plan.
That plan has faced strong criticism from government inspectors and sustained opposition from Tring residents. Many believe this application is an attempt to push through a 46% expansion of the town before proper scrutiny can stop it.
At the Tring Town meeting, attended by MP Victoria Collins and Council Leader Sally Symington, the key message is simple: planning officers recommend, but councillors decide.
They should be using their influence to ensure councillors reject this proposal and uphold due process.
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