Planning appeal decision
Caldbec, Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Herts, WD3 4JN
Planning appeal 3334242 at Caldbec, Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Herts, WD3 4JN (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed on 4 April 2024 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area.
a part retrospective application for the demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension with front and rear dormers serving the first floor accommodation and first floor rear extension (as previously approved under application ref: 21/2014/FUL) and replacement of dilapidated windows with new aluminium double glazed windows
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- WD3 4JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement windows, when viewed from the dwelling's surroundings, appear in keeping with the Arts and Crafts-style design and do not detract from the overall appearance of the property or the conservation area, notwithstanding the Council's detailed concerns about specific window features.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020) Policy 1Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020) Policy 2Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP12Development Management Plan (2013) Policy DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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