Planning appeal decision
43 Valley Walk, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3TQ
Planning appeal 3281697 at 43 Valley Walk, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3TQ (Three Rivers District Council) was dismissed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area.
the demolition of existing garage and side extension; construction of a part single storey, part double storey rear and side extension and associated internal alterations
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- WD3 3TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area
What decided it
The hipped roof rear extension would create a contrived and incongruous form of development that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM1Appendix 2
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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