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 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)
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Inspector Profile: Prentis D
Archive Data: 37 Decisions
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Appeal Decision
Inquiry opened on 14 October 2025
Site visit made on 22 October 2025
by David Prentis BA BPl MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 5th December 2025
Appeal Ref: APP/N1920/W/25/3365681
Land at and to the west of Longview and 49 London Road, Shenley, Hertfordshire
WD7 9BN
• The appeal i…