Wheelers Cottage, 16 Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, WD3 5SN

Planning appeal 3328837 at Wheelers Cottage, 16 Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, WD3 5SN (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 April 2025 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the Chorleywood Common Conservation Area.

without planning permission, the partial demolition of the front boundary flint and brick wall, demolition of the chimney stack (including its chimney pots) and the installation of a satellite dish to the front elevation of the dwelling

Authority: Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: White P
Postcode: WD3 5SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the Chorleywood Common Conservation Area

What decided it

The development causes less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area which, given great weight must be given to conservation, is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of improved vehicle access.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP1Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP12Development Management Policies Local Development Document (2013) Policy DM1Development Management Policies Local Development Document (2013) Policy DM3Chorleywood Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2035 (2020) Policy 1Chorleywood Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2035 (2020) Policy 2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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