58 St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, AL10 0EH

Planning appeal 3338272 at 58 St. Albans Road East, Hatfield, AL10 0EH (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the Grade II Listed church and its setting, taking into account the degree to which the existing building is of historic interest.

the erection of a one and half storey community centre with ancillary prayer space following the demolition of the existing structure

Authority: Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode: AL10 0EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the Grade II Listed church and its setting, taking into account the degree to which the existing building is of historic interest
Whether the proposed development is shown with sufficient accuracy, particularly in order to judge whether it would provide adequate facilities for pedestrians/cyclists/people with disabilities
Whether the proposal would maintain highway safety, taking into account the facilities for servicing the premises, the effect of any intensification in the use of the access onto the road network, and the provision of on-site car parking

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the heritage asset caused by the poor design and visual dominance of the proposed building in the setting of the Grade II Listed church, combined with deficiencies in access and parking provision, outweighed the public benefits of providing a community facility.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 126Paragraph 205Paragraph 211

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