Ahead of it, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has weighed in by sending a document to the appeal that argues for a second refusal. How a proposed 280 homes at Harts Farm in Bushey could look. At a planning committee meeting in March, councillors delighted campaigners and the 527 objectors by voting to refuse the application, citing potential harm to the green belt and traffic issues. Little Bushey Community have campaigned against the plan since 2018 (Image: Little Bushey Community)The developer is seeking the inquiry to look into “technical matters that require testing”. A green belt assessment published after March's refusal found that Borehamwood is the only “large built-up area” in Hertsmere and that Bushey is therefore not a “large built-up area”.