Planning appeal decision
69a Langley Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 9HQ
Planning appeal 3349178 at 69a Langley Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 9HQ (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed building and whether they preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kings Langley Conservation Area.
a second storey rear extension
- Authority
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
- Postcode
- WD4 9HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed building and whether they preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kings Langley Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, particularly the loss of the Oriel window and the unsympathetic design with flat roof and large glazing, outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 119Policy 120Policy CS27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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