®Planning appeal decision
72 High Street, Rickmansworth, Middx, WD3 1AJ
Planning appeal 3263971 at 72 High Street, Rickmansworth, Middx, WD3 1AJ (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed on 16 June 2021 by Inspector Fleming L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve the grade II listed 72, 72A and 72B High Street or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, whether the scheme would preserve the setting of the grade II listed No 74 High Street and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rickmansworth Conservation Area.
construction of detached single storey garage and store at rear of 72 High Street with new vehicular access to serve garage
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Fleming L
- Postcode
- WD3 1AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve the grade II listed 72, 72A and 72B High Street or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, whether the scheme would preserve the setting of the grade II listed No 74 High Street and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rickmansworth Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest scale, simple traditional design and ancillary character of the proposed building would preserve the setting and significance of the listed buildings and the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM1Policy DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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