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Allowed18 September 20253368715

Meldon, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LY

Planning appeal 3368715 at Meldon, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LY (Three Rivers District Council) was allowed on 18 September 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Conservation Area.

‘sub-division of site; construction of two storey detached dwelling, including basement level, solar panels, access, parking and landscaping works’

Authority
Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Walker C
Postcode
WD3 5LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Conservation Area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of properties on Heritage Walk and Clockhouse Mews, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's discreet positioning behind established planting and adequate separation distances from neighbours meant it would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and cause no unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.

No balancing exercise was required as the Inspector found the proposal accorded with the development plan and caused no harm, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 1 of the Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 2 of the Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 3 of the Neighbourhood PlanPolicy CP1 of the Core StrategyPolicy CP12 of the Core StrategyPolicy DM1 of the Local PlanPolicy DM3 of the Local PlanPolicy DM4 of the Local PlanPolicy DM9 of the Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 55

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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