Land On The North Side Of The Red Lion, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TD

Description
The potential development site, located to the north of The Red Lion, extends to approximately 2.708 acres (1.096 hectares). It comprises surplus land no longer required for the pub’s trading operations. The site benefits from a flat topography. The land is positioned directly to the north of the public house and its associated car park, with frontage onto London road.

Location
The site is positioned to the north of The Red Lion public house and comprises surplus land. The land is separate from the pub and does not form part of its curtilage. The land fronts London Road (A4251) and the surrounding area is a mixture of residential and commercial uses, with Hemel Hempstead a key Hertfordshire town, offering a strong mix of employment, housing, and retail, alongside a range of schools and community facilities.

The site lies within the administrative boundary of Dacorum Borough Council. Local supermarkets include Tesco Extra, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s, all within a short drive. The area also benefits from a variety of pubs, cafés, and independent retailers along London Road and in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

For education, the area is served by a number of well-regarded schools. Nearby options include Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, Two Waters Primary School, Kings Langley Secondary School, and Hemel Hempstead School.

Connectivity
Train:
The nearest railway station is Apsley, less than a mile from the site, which provides regular services to London Euston in approximately 30 minutes. Hemel Hempstead station is also close by, offering additional fast connections into London and the wider region.

Road:
The site benefits from excellent road connectivity, situated directly on the A4251 and less than two miles from Junction 20 of the M25. The M1 (Junction 8) is also within easy reach, providing direct access to London, Milton Keynes, and the Midlands.

Air:
London Luton Airport is located approximately 13 miles to the north, while London Heathrow Airport is around 25 miles to the south. Both provide a wide range of domestic and international connections.

Bus:
A number of local bus services operate along London Road, providing access into Hemel Hempstead town centre, Watford, and surrounding villages.

Planning
The site is located to the north of the Red Lion and comprises surplus land. The land is separate from the pub and does not form part of its curtilage. The property is adjacent to a listed building (List Entry Number 1174036) but is unlikely to constrain development. However, the site is not within a Conservation Area. The site is located within the Dacorum Borough Council (‘DBC’). The site forms part of wider area, Apsley, that comprises a mixture of industrial, office and residential uses.

The site whilst in the greenbelt, abuts the settlement boundary to its north and east boundaries. The majority of the site is within Flood Risk Zone 1 with small areas in Flood Risk Zone 2 and 3 due to the proximity of the site to the Grand Union Canal.

The emerging replacement Dacorum Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State on 11th March 2025 and is currently under examination. Due to the advanced stage of the Local Plan, policies contained within it will be a material planning consideration in the decision-making process.

All parties are advised to undertake their own due diligence and satisfy themselves to the chances of securing a planning permission.

Local Authority
Dacorum Borough Council


Tenure
Freehold (HD439425) subject to vacant possession.

Guide Price
Offers are invited on an unconditional and conditional basis.

VAT
VAT is applicable at the appropriate rate.

Services
All parties to make their own enquiries to the serviceability to the land.

Viewing
For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.

Anti-Money Laundering
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