Caldbec, Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Herts, WD3 4JN

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

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.

Framework references: 55

Plan policies cited: Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020) Policy 1, Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan (2020) Policy 2, Core Strategy (2011) Policy CP12, Development Management Plan (2013) Policy DM3

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