Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
About Chorleywood
Chorleywood is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, about 20 miles northwest of central London. Nestled adjacent to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies within the London commuter belt. Originally part of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood gained its own ecclesiastical parish in 1845 and became a civil parish in 1898, boasting a population of 11,286 as of the 2011 census. This vibrant community is an attractive consideration for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 11,695 (2021)
District: Three Rivers
Website: http://www.chorleywood-pc.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chorleywood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chorleywood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chorleywood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Chorleywood.
- - Casalena Colleyland Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5LL
Construction of a detached outbuilding to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Primrose House Homefield Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth WD3 5QJ
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation with alterations to front/side fenestration and erection of binstore.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Rosebank Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NH
Advertisement Consent: Installation of 1 no. non-illuminated sign to the front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ennismore Station Approach Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NE
Demolition of existing front porch and construction of a new single storey front porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2F Berks Hill Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5AQ
Discharge of condition 3 (Energy Statement) pursuant to 25/0664/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Primrose Cottage 3 South Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5AS
Replacement of 8no. windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Flat St John Fisher Roman Catholic Church Shire Lane Chorleywood Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD3 5NH
Discharge of Condition 2 (Timber windows) pursuant to planning permission 23/1960/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 2 Brushwood Drive Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RT
Construction of single storey rear extension and loft conversion including roof extension with dutch-gable to the rear and side rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 12 Blacketts Wood Drive Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5QH
Construction of part single, part two storey rear extension, single storey and first floor front extensions, loft conversion including rear dormer and front rooflights, removal of tile cladding and re
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Adjacent To The Far Side 2 Lower Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5LQ
5 DAY NOTICE OF INTENT Site address: UKPN SUB STATION, Shire Lane, The Rest, Lower Road Chorleywwod, Hertfordshire, WD3 5LQ TPO Number / Conservation Area: Conservation Area Grid Reference: TQ 02430 9
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 84 Whitelands Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RG
Erection of a two-storey front extension incorporating porch canopy; erection of a first-floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Chorleywood Community Arts Centre Colleyland Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5LL
Permitted Development Notice: Installation of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1 Glenfield Villas Colleyland Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5LL
Replacement of front elevation windows with UPVC double glazed sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-01-24
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A brief summary of Chorleywood in Hertfordshire
Chorleywood is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, about 20 miles northwest of central London. Nestled adjacent to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies within the London commuter belt. Originally part of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood gained its own ecclesiastical parish in 1845 and became a civil parish in 1898, boasting a population of 11,286 as of the 2011 census. This vibrant community is an attractive consideration for those exploring planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 11,695 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Three Rivers district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chorleywood a particularly low-crime area.
Chorleywood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heronsgate, Chorleywood Common, Chorleywood, Station Estate, Chenies and Latimer. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chorleywood includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chorleywood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chorleywood-pc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Chorleywood
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Chorleywood. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chorleywood.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chorleywood were tree works (20), full planning applications (12), amendments (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Swillett planning applications
- Chorleywood Bottom planning applications
- Chorleywood West planning applications
- Heronsgate planning applications
- Chenies planning applications
- Church End planning applications
- Sarratt Bottom planning applications
- Mill End planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.