42 Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1LJ

additional dormers and related alterations to existing dwelling

Authority: Three Rivers District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gardner L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Moor Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would erode the character and appearance of the host dwelling and fail to preserve or enhance the Moor Park Conservation Area, with no public benefits to justify the less than substantial harm identified.

Framework references: 215, 220

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1 of the Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan (2025), Policy CP1 of the Three Rivers District Council Core Strategy (2011), Policy CP12 of the Three Rivers District Council Core Strategy (2011), Policy DM1 of the Three Rivers District Council Development Management Policies (2013), Policy DM3 of the Three Rivers District Council Development Management Policies (2013)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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