Chorleywood West, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chorleywood West, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chorleywood West are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chorleywood West
Chorleywood is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, approximately 20 miles northwest of central London. Nestled adjacent to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is part of the London commuter belt. Originally part of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood gained its status as a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1845 and a civil parish in 1898. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 11,286, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in a desirable commuter area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chorleywood West.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chorleywood West.
- 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 West based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Chorleywood West.
- 26/0832/FUL - 99 Whitelands Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, first floor front extension; garage conversion and loft conversion with rear juliet dormer and window, internal alter
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/0832/FUL · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 99 Whitelands Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, first floor front extension; garage conversion and loft conversion with rear juliet dormer and window, internal alter
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 109 Whitelands Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RQ
Part-Retrospective: Demolition of existing front porch, garage, sunroom; construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extension, first floor front dormer extension, rear juliet balcony,
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - 25/2234/RSP - 109 Whitelands Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RQ
Part-Retrospective: Demolition of existing front porch, garage, sunroom; construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extension, first floor front dormer extension, rear juliet balcony,
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - New House Farm Farm Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Buckinghamshire WD3 5QA
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Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Hedgerow On Land Off Farm Road Chorleywood Buckinghamshire
Removal of 15m metre section of hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Hedgerow On Land North Of The Old Farmhouse Farm Road Chorleywood Buckinghamshire
Removal of 15m metre section of hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Trevellyan 13 St Peters Way Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5QF
Tree is the Sycamore tree (TP1) at the bottom of the garden at 13 St Peters Way. Proposed work is to prune the tree on one side so that its branches no longer overhang the property at 17 St Peters Way
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Chorleywood West in Hertfordshire
Chorleywood is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, approximately 20 miles northwest of central London. Nestled adjacent to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is part of the London commuter belt. Originally part of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood gained its status as a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1845 and a civil parish in 1898. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 11,286, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in a desirable commuter area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chorleywood West a particularly low-crime area.
Chorleywood West 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 West includes 12 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.
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Planning Activity in Chorleywood West
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Chorleywood West. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chorleywood West may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 West were tree works (22), full planning applications (11), amendments (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chorleywood planning applications
- Chorleywood Bottom planning applications
- The Swillett planning applications
- Chenies planning applications
- Little Chalfont planning applications
- Heronsgate planning applications
- Church End planning applications
- Sarratt Bottom planning applications
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