Planning appeal decision
35 Copthorne Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 4AB
Planning appeal 3368602 at 35 Copthorne Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 4AB (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed on 4 August 2025 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension and roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the street scene of Copthorne Road.
a two storey and single rear extension including two rear facing dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion, two front and one side elevation Velux windows and raised rear elevation terrace area with front elevation storm porch including solar panel installation on the south elevation roof plane
- Authority
- Three Rivers District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- WD3 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor rear extension and roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the street scene of Copthorne Road
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to overlooking, privacy and light
What decided it
The proposed extensions would have no materially harmful effect on character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions when assessed against the local context and secured by appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP12Policy CP1Policy DM1Policy CA2Policy CA3
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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