Planning appeal decision
9 Furze View, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5HT
Planning appeal 3266469 at 9 Furze View, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5HT (Three Rivers District Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
described on the application form as: ‘demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a four bedroom house
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- WD3 5HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development, by virtue of its bulk, scale, roof form and contemporary materials, would have a harmful visual impact and would not be in keeping with the character of development on this side of Furze View, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP1Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP12DMD Policy DM1CNDP Policy 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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