Listed building extension at Solesbridge House, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth

“The applications seek full planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the construction of a pitched roofed single storey side extension with a sedum roof over the link (existing flat roofed extension). The proposed extension would be set to the north side of the host dwelling, adjacent to the northeastern corner of the site and boundary with the Chess Valley Walk.”

“The base of the proposed extension would be finished in brick to match the existing. The roof of the existing flat roofed 20th century rear extension is to have sedum planted finish. To the west of the proposed extension, adjoining the western elevation an extended patio area is proposed which extends between the proposed extension, existing dwelling and existing single storey extension. The patio area would have a total area of approximately 64sqm.”

“03/0635/FUL - Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation. Permitted June 2003. 1.7 03/0636/LBC - Listed Building Consent: Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation. Permitted June 2003. 1.8 8/114/85 - (Outline) Conversion and extension of barn to form detached dwelling with double garage and erection of detached dwelling with double garage. Refused March 1985.”

“It is noted that whilst each property on Solesbridge Lane is unique in style, design, plot and placement, the character of Solesbridge Lane has sylvan characteristics and further down the lane is more open and rural in character. Solesbridge House is a Grade II listed building, of early to mid-17 th century origin, which has been subject to alterations and extensions throughout the 19 th and 20 th centuries.”

“Relevant Planning History 1.1 24/1360/FUL - Construction of pitched roof single storey side extension with accommodation in the roof space. Refused. 28.01.2025. Reason for refusal: The proposed single storey side extension with accommodation in the roofspace by virtue of its scale, siting and unsympathetic materials would have an adverse impact on the special character and significance of the listed building, resulting in less than substantial harm.”

“28.01.2025 1.3 24/1316/FUL - Demolition of existing boundary wall; construction of fencing and gate; extension of gravel drive. Permitted November 2024. Not implemented. 1.4 24/1317/LBC - Listed Building Consent: Demolition of existing boundary wall; construction of fencing and gate; extension of gravel drive. Permitted November 2024. Not implemented. 1.5 04/0721/LBC - Listed Building Consent: Internal alterations to existing dressing room, installation of new drainage.”

“Policy 1 of the Chorleywood Neighbourhood Plan states that ‘the historic heritage within the plan area will...be conserved, and wherever possible, enhanced through positive action.’ In respect of the listed building consent application, the new contemporary extension would extend from an existing flat roofed single storey side extension which previously served as a modern garage.”

“With regard to the previously refused application 24/1360/FUL which forms a material consideration in the determination of this application, it is considered that the amendments to the scheme have overcome the reason previously given for refusal: the proposed extension has been significantly reduced in scale and no longer protrudes beyond the flank elevations of the existing dwelling; the material finish has been altered to match the existing dwelling; whilst modern…”

“Councillor Gazzard moved, and Councillor Lloyd seconded, that listed building consent be granted subject to a condition. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

“RESOLVED: that listed building consent be granted subject to a condition.”

“24/1317/LBC: That LISTED BUILDING CONSENT BE PERMITTED subject to the following condition:”

“C1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.”