Six affordable flats at Garages Between 83 And 89 The Queens Drive, Mill End

“This application seeks to vary condition 2 attached to the previous grant of planning permission for the demolition of all existing garage buildings and the construction of a two storey building containing six two-bedroom flats (23/1619/FUL) in order to allow changes to the design of the approved building.”

“The proposed variation would allow two changes to the approved scheme: • Change to the roof, removing the central ridge • Change to the front-projecting window blades, retaining their approved depth but removing the sill/lower portion.”

“Relevant Planning History 1.1 18/0322/FUL: Demolition of existing garages and construction of three linked two storey buildings consisting of a total of 6 flats for temporary accommodation with associated car parking and landscaping. Approved July 2018. Planning permission was not implemented and has expired. 1.2 23/1619/FUL: Demolition of existing garages and construction of two storey block comprising of 6no.”

“The Queens Drive to the south, No. The Queens Drive to the north east, and a narrow band of woodland forming part of Pheasants Wood to the west and north with the M25 immediately beyond this woodland. The land to the rear, including Pheasant’s Wood, is within the Green Belt. The woodland is identified in the Local Plan as Open Space and a Local Wildlife Site. The Queens Drive is characterised primarily by two storey semi-detached and terraced dwellings.”

“OFFICER COMMENT: Following receipt of amended plans changing the window blade arrangement, the parish have been notified and any further comments will be reported at the committee meeting.”

“Public/Neighbour Consultation 4.2.1 Site Notice: Displayed 3 November 2025, expired 24 November 2025. Number consulted: 30 4.2.3 No of responses received: 2 objections received 4.2.4 Summary of objections:”

“Window blades were designed to give privacy to neighbours, depth will be reduced from 51cm to 47cm, changing line of sight and allowing increased views of neighbour. • Design looks more like flats, out of keeping with the road. • External stairways should be made internal as will look out of character and could lead of behaviour issues.”

“The Planning Officer provided an update that having reviewed the amended plans which reinstated the window blades, Chorleywood Parish Council had revised its comments to confirm that it had no objection to the proposal and had withdrawn its call-in.”

“A Committee Member commented the proposal represented an improvement on the previous design.”

“Councillor Morris moved, and Councillor King seconded, that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. On being put to the vote this was carried, the voting being unanimous.”

“RESOLVED: that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.”