Plans for 192 new homes on the edge of Abbots Langley have been recommended for approval.
The application for the new development on green belt land at Woodside Road was discussed at a recent meeting of Three Rivers District Council’s Planning Committee.
A preliminary report was brought to the committee in September 2025, and a resolution was made that members would undertake a site visit prior to the application being brought back to the committee.
Half of the homes would be affordable and there would be 46 one-bed flats, 30 two-bed flats, 18 two-bed houses, 51 three-bed houses, 40 four-bed houses, and seven five-bed houses.
The planning statement argues that the site is a grey belt, defined as “land in the green belt that… does not strongly contribute” to green belt purposes.
Concerns were raised over the access from Woodside Road, the loss of green space and impact on biodiversity, and the pressure on public services, including doctors and schools.
However, National Highways has withdrawn its objections after concluding that the proposed development “would not have an unacceptable impact on highway safety or a severe residual cumulative impact on the strategic road network”. Herts Highways also withdrew their objection, subject to conditions.
A Taylor Wimpey spokesperson said: “We are pleased to have received a resolution to grant planning permission for our new development in Woodside Road.
“Our proposals were subject to thorough consultation, and all comments from the public and stakeholders were considered. This will be a high-quality, sustainable development that will bring modern new homes as well as green open space and wildlife habitats.
“In collaboration with the local community, we will also create a permanent memorial to the crew of a Halifax III bomber which crashed on the site during the Second World War.
“We are in the process of entering into a Section 106 agreement with Three Rivers District Council, which will allow us to make financial contributions towards mitigating the impact of the development on existing infrastructure.”
Photo credit: Pegasus Group, Taylor Wimpey
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