Nursery building alterations at Chorleywood Montessori School Chorleywood House Estate, Chorleywood

“Planning permission 25/0288/FUL has not been implemented to date. The applicant is now proposing to make changes to the approved plans including alterations to the approved fenestration detail, and alterations to the approved external finishes.”

“In addition, the width the external area at the top of the access ramp has increased to extend further under the roof overhang to allow more space for parents for queuing and to shelter under the roof form when waiting. The building was approved as being timber clad of light brown colouring, whilst the roof was proposed to be a grey metal roof.”

“Relevant Planning History 1.1 06/2078/FUL - New disabled ramp to the front of the building. Application permitted. 1.2 25/0288/FUL - Erection of a single storey detached building for educational purposes. Application permitted. Permission not implemented.”

“It is understood from the supporting statement submitted at the time of the previous planning application 25/0288/FUL that the nursery can accommodate 37 children at any one time and operates Monday – Friday, 8am- 6pm. Located forward of the existing building is an area of hardstanding which provides provision for off street car parking. Forward of this is an enclosed outdoor play area.”

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1 Planning application 25/0288/FUL for the erection of a single storey detached building for educational purposes was granted planning permission on 22 April 2025. The application was granted subject to conditions including the following: 2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:”

“In addition, it would not detract from the setting of the National Landscape or the public enjoyment of the area. The proposed development is considered to be acceptable and in accordance with Policy CP12 of the Core Strategy, Policies DM3 and DM7 of the Development Management Policies LDD and Policies 2 and 8 of the Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020).”

“The proposed development is therefore considered acceptable an in accordance with Policy CP10 of the Core Strategy and Policy DM13 and Appendix 5 of the Development Management Policies LDD. Trees and Landscaping 7.6.1 Policy DM6 of the Development Management Policies LDD relates to trees and landscaping.”

“Councillor Whately-Smith moved, and Councillor Cooper seconded, that planning permission is granted. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

“RESOLVED: that planning permission is granted.”

“C3 Prior to the first occupation of the building a 'Green Travel Plan' with the objectives of reducing journeys to and from the site by private car shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This approved Green Travel Plan shall be implemented on first occupation of the building. An updated Green Travel Plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval on the anniversary of the 1st year of occupation.”

“C4 The building(s) shall not be erected other than in the materials as have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority as shown on Drawing Number 597.25-CH- IL-OPT1-A1 REV 2 and no external materials shall be used other than those approved.”