Campaigners have won a battle to save protected trees and stop a development they feel would bring “no value” to the area.
A green space filled with protected trees in Chilwell Gardens, South Oxhey had been eyed up by a developer to build a block of flats.
The petition, which originated from Chilwell Gardens, raised several concerns about the application, such as the impact on wildlife and the loss of three trees, including two oaks and an ash covered by a tree preservation order.It also said the land was used “regularly” by dog walkers and people exercising and “squeezing” six flats onto it is “unsupportable”.
There were also 16 official objections lodged in the council’s planning portal with objectors “appalled” and “saddened” that the land was being considered for development.Chorleywood retirement village residents rally to save 'majestic' treeThe council officer who considered the application acknowledged some of the issues raised by locals and in a decision dated September 13, the plans were refused.
Concluding the plans would “urbanise” the land, it was deemed to “adversely” affect the character of the area.