1 Pirton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BD

Planning appeal 3313255 at 1 Pirton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BD (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

residential development comprising of 9 flats (1 x 1-bed, 7 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed) together with vehicular and pedestrian access following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings

Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gee R
Postcode: SG5 2BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed building's design, bulk, scale and massing would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that could not be outweighed by housing and economic benefits.

The moderate weight given to housing delivery and economic benefits was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP9Policy D1Policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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