Residents in Rickmansworth have until 20 May 2026 to share their views on a major housing proposal for the Catlips Farm site, which is currently being considered by Three Rivers District Council. The planning application, submitted by local developer Clovercourt Ltd, outlines plans for 333 homes and a 66-bed care home on the 85-acre property located between Berry Lane and Shepherds Lane.
In addition to housing, the proposal includes a medical centre, retail area, community facilities, a café, and a new hourly bus route intended to serve the site, which sits adjacent to the M25 motorway. The land is presently used as Catlips Farm Livery Stables.
The project has faced significant public and official opposition. The council leader, Stephen Giles-Medhurst, has publicly stated that the district council will oppose the development, citing the potential for high harm to the green belt. These concerns are supported by a green belt review conducted in October 2025, which identified the site as fundamentally important and unlikely to receive planning permission.
Local groups, including the Rickmansworth & District Residents’ Association and the Chorleywood Residents’ Association, have been active in highlighting concerns regarding the impact on the agricultural landscape and existing road infrastructure. Additionally, the Chorleywood Parish Council has unanimously resolved to object to the site’s inclusion in the development plans.
While the developer has argued that the project addresses a need for affordable housing, community members are encouraged to review the plans and submit their feedback through the official council portal before the final decision date.
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