Former Garden Centre, Leighton Buzzard Road

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BA

2.18 Acres

Rare Freehold Open Storage Opportunity (May Let)

Summary

Freehold site extending to approximately 2.18 acres (0.88 hectares)
Approximately 4.5 miles from Junction 8 of the M1
Planning application for Industrial Open Storage, Ref: 26/01773/FUL, determination anticipated December 2026
Secure, fenced compound, offering predominantly concrete and tarmac surfaced
Implementable planning permission granted for Class B8 (Storage & Distribution) use, Ref: 25/00581/FUL
Approximately 7 miles from Junction 20 of the M25 via the A41 dual carriageway
Approximately 8 miles from Junction 21 of the M25 via the M1
Full planning data room available

Location

The site fronts the A4146 Leighton Buzzard Road on the northern edge of Hemel Hempstead.

Junction 8 of the M1 is approximately 4.5 miles away, giving direct access north towards Luton, Milton Keynes and the Midlands and south toward London.

The M25 is reached at Junction 20 (Kings Langley), approximately 7 miles via the A41 dual carriageway, or at Junction 21, approximately 8 miles via the M1.

The A41 also runs north west to Berkhamsted, Tring and Aylesbury, and the A414 from Junction 8 links east to St Albans, Hatfield and the A1(M).

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Mainline Stations

Hemel Hempstead

43 mins
Apsley

58 mins
Berkhamsted

66 mins
Kings Langley

98 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

139 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

155 mins
Chorleywood

162 mins
Watford Junction

164 mins

Further Information

Price £4,500,000

Rates Payable Applicants are to make their own enquiries to Dacorum Borough Council.

Service Charge n/a

Estate Charge n/a

EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: No building present

Description

The site currently comprises an operational garden centre. Planning permission is granted for Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) use, with a separate open storage application due for determination in December 2026.

The site is broadly rectangular and forms a secure, fenced compound. The majority of the site is concrete and tarmac surfaced, providing a durable surface for vehicle movements, servicing, storage and general business operations.

Planning

Full planning permission has been granted for Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) use under reference 25/00581/FUL. The permission is implementable, subject to the discharge of its conditions. A separate full application for Industrial Open
Storage with associated yard space has been submitted under reference 26/01773/FUL, with determination anticipated in November 2026.).

Data Room

The decision notice for 25/00581/FUL, together with all plans and correspondence for both the B8 consent and the open storage application, is available in the data room. Access details are available on request.