Shenley Hill Inquiry 2026

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About the Inquiry

The public inquiry is being held into our decision to refuse planning application 24/1211/OUT for:

Outline permission (with all matters reserved except for means of access) for the 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.

Land South of Shenley Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Dates for the inquiry

The inquiry opens on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 . 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.

We have currently scheduled 4 sitting days.

Recordings of all Public Inquiry sessions.

Core documents

Each Core Document has its own reference number (e.g. CD1.7). 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 documents'.

Core documents can also be accessed via the appellant's filesharing service.

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