01/04/2026
🎉 We won! Planning application PP-14593573 REFUSED on 8 grounds! 🎉
We are so proud to live in a place that is, and always has been, genuinely special — a rare corner of rural England where the fields, the lanes, and the open countryside still define who we are. Today’s decision helps keep it that way, not just for us, but for the generations who will call this place home long after us.
This result belongs to all of you. To everyone who submitted a formal objection, signed the petition, opened their door to a leaflet, or simply spread the word — thank you. 85 formal objections and over 600 petition signatures were recorded by the planning officer, and every single one counted.
Particular thanks go to:
🏏 Waltham St Lawrence Cricket Club — whose evidence on the impact to the Yeo Memorial Ground was decisive, resulting in a standalone refusal ground.
🏡 Waltham St Lawrence Parish Council — for their rigorous and thorough formal objection throughout this process.
👏 Councillors Maureen and George — for their support and for ensuring residents’ voices were heard at every stage.
💪 Our steering group — who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to coordinate the campaign, gather evidence, and keep the community informed.
What next? The developer has the right to appeal within six months, so this may not be completely over. We will be watching closely and will update you if anything changes. For now though — this is a wonderful result for Shurlock Row. 🌿
