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About the Inquiry
The public inquiry is being held into our decision to refuse planning application 23/1795/OUT for:
Demolition of Longview and associated outbuildings, alterations to no.49 London Road along with the erection of replacement garage following demolition of the existing garage to allow for the construction of up to 103 no. retirement homes (Use Class C3), an integrated community facility, vehicular and pedestrian access, internal roads, landscaping, drainage, and other associated works and infrastructure (hybrid application with full details of works at no.49 London Road with the remainder being outline with all matters of detail reserved except for access).
49, Longview, And Land To The Rear London Road Shenley Hertfordshire
Core documents
Each Core Document has its own reference number (e.g. CDA.7). To search for all Core Documents please use the following link: Core Documents.
All Core Documents can be viewed individually and are each listed as an ‘Inquiry Document - Core'.
Please refer to the complete list below:
- List of Core Documentsdoc file[119KB]
Documents submitted during the Inquiry
Search for documents submitted during the Inquiry.
All documents submitted during the course of the Inquiry can be viewed individually and are each listed as an ‘Inquiry Document - Other'.
- Draft S106 Agreementpdf file[235KB]
Dates for the inquiry
The inquiry opens on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 10am . The location is Hertsmere Borough Council, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1WA . You may attend the Public Inquiry and, at the Inspector's discretion, give your views either in person or through a representative.
Recordings of all Public Inquiry sessions.
- Longview Inquiry timetabledoc file[53KB]
It then continues on the following dates:
Week One:
- Wednesday 15th October 2025
- Thursday 16th October 2025
- Friday 17th October 2025
Week Two:
- Tuesday 21st October 2025
- Wednesday 22nd October 2025
- Thursday 23rd October 2025
- Friday 24th October 2025
This is subject to change at the inspector's discretion.