Planning appeal decision
The Fisheries Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SS
Planning appeal 3368249 at The Fisheries Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SS (Three Rivers District Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as The Fisheries Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
an erection of a single storey extension with glazed link. Internal remodelling
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- WD3 5SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as The Fisheries Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special interest and significance of the listed building because the visual dominance of the glazed link and extension, combined with the loss of historic contextual references and departure from architectural harmony, would not be outweighed by the limited and unsubstantiated public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM1Policy DM3Appendix 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 167
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.
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