Mountwood, 6 The Drive, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 4EB

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 135, 136, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy CP3, Policy CP4, Policy CP9, Policy CP12, Policy DM1, Policy DM6, Appendix 2, Policy 2, Policy 3

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