Planning appeal decision
21 Dickinson Square, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3HA
Planning appeal 6012127 at 21 Dickinson Square, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3HA (Three Rivers) was allowed on 1 September 2026 by Inspector N Bowden, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dickinson Square Conservation Area.
Replacement of the front door
- Authority
- Three Rivers
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- N Bowden
- Postcode
- WD3 3HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dickinson Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement door, although uPVC rather than timber, is a compelling replacement that does not harm the character or appearance of the Dickinson Square Conservation Area and therefore preserves the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP12Policy DM1Policy DM3Appendix 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy HE6
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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