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Dismissed19 January 20233300850

1 Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DH

Planning appeal 3300850 at 1 Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DH (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Chalk M, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the significance of the Grade II listed buildings Boxmoor Lodge and the former Swan Inn public house.

Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of 9 apartments with associated outbuildings, parking, landscaping and access.

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Chalk M
Postcode
HP3 0DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the significance of the Grade II listed buildings Boxmoor Lodge and the former Swan Inn public house
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to outlook and privacy
  • Whether the development would include suitable provision for sustainable transport measures

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed buildings was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme, providing a clear reason for refusal under the Framework's heritage policies.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed buildings, together with harm to the character and appearance of the area, outweighed the substantial public benefits of housing delivery and other factors, tipping the balance against the grant of permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS27Policy 119Policy CS11Policy CS12Policy CS8Policy 10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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