The planning application is made for ‘the change of use of existing buildings from Class C2 to Class C3 dwelling house, alterations and refurbishment of listed building including the demolition of ancillary accommodation block and replacement of two-storey wing on western elevation with a single storey extension; and the erection of 20 x Class C3 units on adjoining land with associated access, parking and landscaping works.’

The proposed development is made following pre-application discussions with Dacorum Borough Council during 2014 and 2015 with informal/open house consultation events with local residents undertaken by the development manager, Ash Mill Developments, in July 2015.

The purpose of this Design and Access Statement is to illustrate the design process that has led to the development proposal; and to explain and justify the proposals in a structured way following an assessment - involvement - evaluation - design process informed by the site’s existing character and wider context.  It sets out proposed use and quantum; layout and access; scale and massing; landscape and appearance.

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