Decision details

Approval to extend Hyas’ contract to provide Hemel Garden Communities with planning, design and landowner engagement support

Decision Maker: Strategic Director (Place)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In 2019, the government working with Homes England, designated Hemel Hempstead a Garden Town after a successful transformational garden communities bid.
Over the next 9 months, the programme has a key priority to support the delivery of the Local Plans for both Dacorum and St Albans City and District Council.
Further resource from Hyas Associates is sought to allow the delivery of continued progress of some key milestones, including supporting the authorities with key workstreams to secure the submission of both Local Plans next Spring.

Decision:

That a 9 month extension of Hyas Associates is approved to secure planning, design and landowner engagement support for the Hemel Garden Communities programme.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 -
Option 2 -
Option 3 -

Publication date: 12/08/2024

Date of decision: 12/08/2024

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