Land Case Study for Ryder Gardens, Bovingdon

In February 2024 Cala Homes (Chiltern) received consent for a site in Molyneaux Avenue, Bovingdon. The site was designated within the Dacorum Core Strategy as part of the Local Allocation as well as being supported by the Bovingdon Master Plan. The 1.99-hectare site, until its allocation, was part of the Green Belt.

The application for 43 new homes - with 40% affordable and 51% enhanced accessibility standard - submitted to Dacorum Borough Council departed slightly from the original site allocation and therefore an extensive consultation was held beforehand. There was also an agreement that Cala would contribute towards a 3G artificial pitch at Bovingdon Football Club, the redevelopment of Chipperfield Corinthians Football Club clubhouse and support to GP surgeries.

A further commitment, going above and beyond planning regulations was made by Cala to establish a ‘Community Pledge’, with a programme of activity designed to address needs including financial support, volunteering and schools’ programmes.