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Allowed23 March 20263374962

Land South of Shenley Hill, Radlett, WD7 7EL

Planning appeal 3374962 at Land South of Shenley Hill, Radlett, WD7 7EL (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Brooker M, following an inquiry.

Erection of up to 195 new homes (50% affordable), safeguarded land for the expansion of Newberries Primary School and provision of a new medical centre, along with associated access, landscaping and parking

Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Brooker M
Postcode
WD7 7EL

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The council's Green Belt/grey belt case was robustly evidenced by expert witnesses and legal advice, making its stance a matter of reasonable planning judgement rather than unreasonable behaviour.

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