'We are disappointed with the planning decision and are reviewing our options for the site'
The decision listed two reasons for rejection. Firstly, that the height and scale of the flats would dominate the street and compete with listed buildings including Holy Rood Church.
A mixture of flats ranging from one to three bedrooms were proposed in a building of four parts of five, six, seven and eight floors.Commercial units were proposed for the ground floor while the scheme was designed to be car free with just three blue badge holder spaces. Around 140 cycling spaces would have been provided.
The proposal was found to conflict with parts of the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038, which the site forms part of.Describing how the building would dominate the street scene, the decision notice said: “This would cause less than substantial harm to the setting of the designated heritage assets which would outweigh the public benefits of the proposal.”
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