Troy House, Chorleywood Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4EU

alterations to Troy House, access to the rear and proposed new dwelling with car port

Authority: Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Clarke B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the development upon trees

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on character and appearance from the car port, combined with the failure to provide appropriate living conditions due to the proximity of protected trees, outweighed the moderate housing benefits under the tilted balance.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance and the failure to provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy CP12, Policy DM1, Policy DM6, Policy 2, Policy 3, Policy 4

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