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Dismissed21 July 20266003684

156 the Drive, Rickmansworth, WD34DH

Planning appeal 6003684 at 156 the Drive, Rickmansworth, WD34DH (Three Rivers) was dismissed on 21 July 2026 by Inspector C Shearing, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.

development of 2 self build dwellings

Authority
Three Rivers
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Shearing
Postcode
WD3 4DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effects of the development proposed on ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The significant and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area through substantial tree loss, combined with unresolved impacts on protected species, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.

The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, comprising significant harm to character and appearance and potential harm to protected species, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the considerable benefits of housing delivery, self-build provision, affordable housing contribution, and economic benefits, such that the proposal did not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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