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Dismissed11 March 20253349041

1 Frogmore Street , Tring , Hertfordshire , HP23 5AU

Planning appeal 3349041 at 1 Frogmore Street , Tring , Hertfordshire , HP23 5AU (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 March 2025 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Tring Conservation Area.

‘retrospective planning application for ground door and frame’

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
HP23 5AU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Tring Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm caused to the character and appearance of the Tring Conservation Area by the incongruous door design, materials, and colour outweighs any public benefits from the replacement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS27

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