Loft conversion and extensions at 36 Girton Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

“St Oswald's Church and Hall and the associated carpark are sited to the rear of the application site. Description of Proposed Development 3.1 This application seeks full planning permission for a loft conversion, including a hip to gable roof extension; construction of a rear dormer; installation of rooflights and removal of chimney stack, single-storey front extension and front porch, alterations to fenestration, alterations to front amenity garden and construction of…”

“The fenestration proposed for the rear of the dormer would be black-framed aluminium units. Three rooflights would be added to the front roof slope to serve the proposed loft accommodation. The rearmost existing chimney stack, of the two existing chimney stacks at the host dwelling would be removed to accommodate the rear dormer. An area of covered porch to the front of the dwelling would be infilled and incorporated into the dwelling's living accommodation.”

“Relevant Planning History 1.1 26/1077/PDE - Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 5.75 metres, maximum height 3.45 metres, maximum eaves height 3.45 metres) – Pending consideration. 1.2 8/29/86 - Extension to existing garage, new garage - 24.03.1986 - Permitted 2 Description of Application Site 2.1 The application site contains a two-storey detached dwelling on the northern side of Girton Way, Croxley Green.”

“There is a shed sited to the rear of the application site. The application site is flanked on the eastern side by a public footpath which connects Girton Way to Baldwins Lane (Croxley Green 015). The neighbour to the east is No. Girton Way, a two-storey semi-detached dwelling built on a similar land level compared to the host dwelling. This neighbour is situated on the opposite side of the public footpath.”

“Regarding the proposed changes to the front amenity area, a new pedestrian gate is proposed to be located centrally in the front boundary wall, with a new hardstanding path proposed to lead from the new gate to the proposed porch which would house the front door to the dwelling. Amendments were requested and received during the course of the application.”

“Public/Neighbour Consultation 4.4 Neighbours consulted: 22 4.5 Responses received: 1 [1 supporting comment] Officer Note: As part of the consultation process, one comment was received in support of the application. However, officers noted that the contributor’s address was that of the application site. Site Notice: 11.07.2026, Expired: 01.08.2026 4.7 Press Notice: Not Required…”

“The proposed loft conversion would include a rear dormer extension and an extension to the ridge by 3.9m on both sides to create gable ends. The proposed western hip-to-gable extension to the ridge would bring built form at roof level closer to the neighbouring maisonettes No. 19, 21, 23 and 25 Malvern Way. These neighbouring maisonettes are sited perpendicular to the application site with their rear elevations facing the western flank of the application dwelling.”

“Rear Garden Amenity Space 7.4.1 Policy CP12 of the Core Strategy states that development should take into account the need for adequate levels and disposition of privacy, prospect, amenity and garden space. The proposed development would not encroach upon the rear amenity space of the host dwelling. 389 sqm of useable amenity space would remain, which is acceptable to serve the five-bedroom dwelling.”

“Councillor Gazzard moved, and Councillor Cooper seconded, that planning permission be granted, subject to conditions. On being put to the vote this was carried, the voting being unanimous.”