Planning appeal decision
Stamhus, Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Hertfordshire, WD3 4LB
Planning appeal 3274919 at Stamhus, Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Hertfordshire, WD3 4LB (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed on 29 March 2022 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area.
erection of front gates Ref 20/0239/COMP
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- WD3 4LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The scale, siting and design of the proposed gates would complement the host property and preserve the character and appearance of the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area, in accordance with the relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM3Policy DM1Policy 1 of the Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020)Policy 2 of the Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020)
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.
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