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Split Decision7 August 20253340866

Johns Store, 21 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PS

Planning appeal 3340866 at Johns Store, 21 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PS (Watford Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of the Nascot Conservation Area.

Erection of an extension at the rear of the commercial property and erection of wooden cladding

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
WD17 4PS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of the Nascot Conservation Area

What decided it

The rear extension's limited visibility, subservient scale, and improved brick cladding mean it does not harm the conservation area, whereas the wooden cladding's dilapidated appearance and lack of public benefits mean it causes unmitigated less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QD6.1Policy QD6.2Policy QD6.4Policy HE7.1Policy HE7.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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