Box Hill (Gees Meadow), part of Box Moor - Deregistration of Common Land
What is happening?
Section 16 of the Commons Act 2006
Proposed deregistration of common land at: Box Hill (Gees Meadow), part of Box Moor Common in Hemel Hempstead, CL24
The Trustees of the Box Moor Trust have applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under section 16 of the Commons Act 2006 for land forming part of the above-mentioned registered common land (the “release land”) to cease to be so registered. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the application on behalf of the Secretary of State.
The purpose of this application, following a Public Consultation in July 2025, is to enable the Box Moor Trust to centralise its agricultural and community activities, provide more space for educational events and improve public access.
Situated to the rear of Snooks End on London Road, Box Hill is a highly sensitive, prime lambing area in spring. Historically, Box Hill was given in exchange for the compulsory purchase of land for the A41 bypass, thereby assuming Common Land Status. The Box Moor Trust would like to deregister part of Box Hill to use the land mainly for livestock management, including the annual lambing event. Outside of lambing season, Box Hill would be used to deliver quality events and learning opportunities, all designed to inspire people of all ages and nurture a lifelong interest in nature, farming and the environment. Centralising the Box Moor Trust’s agricultural activities at Box Hill will help to minimise fuel usage and increase security. Adaptions would be constantly difficult as common land.
It is proposed that Snooks Moor (the “replacement land”) be registered as common land in place of the
release land.
The release land is described in the First Schedule to this notice, and the replacement land is described in the Second Schedule.
A copy of the application form and accompanying documents can be inspected at The Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, until Friday 28th November. A copy of the application may be obtained by writing to The Box Moor Trust, The Box Moor trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE or
Any representations in respect of the proposed deregistration and exchange should be sent in writing ON or BEFORE that date to: Common Land Team, The Planning Inspectorate, 3A Temple Quay House, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN or
commonlandcasework@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
(The release land)
Part of Box Hill (Gee’s Meadow)
London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RE
6600 m 2
SECOND SCHEDULE
(The replacement land)
Snooks Moor
London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RE
18402 m 2
Please contact the Box Moor Trust if you have any questions regarding the application:
The Box Moor Trust, Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE
Email:
Tel. 01442 253300
15th October 2025
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