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Dismissed2 September 20243337342

Mountwood, 6 The Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 4EB

Planning appeal 3337342 at Mountwood, 6 The Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 4EB (Three Rivers District Council) was dismissed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing pool house and associated buildings; subdivision of plot and construction of two storey detached dwelling with associated extension to crossover, access, parking, binstore and landscaping works

Authority
Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Walker R
Postcode
WD3 4EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Numbers 108 and 110 Valley Road with particular reference to outlook and privacy
  • The effects of the proposed development on protected trees
  • Whether appropriate provision is made for affordable housing

What decided it

The cumulative adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and protected trees significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of providing one additional dwelling against the Council's housing shortfall.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CP4Policy CP9Policy CP12Policy DM1Policy DM6Appendix 2Policy 2Policy 3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 136Paragraph 180

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