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Allowed13 July 20263359692

41 The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RQ

Planning appeal 3359692 at 41 The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RQ (North Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector Kean G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, on the facts of the case and relevant planning law, the existing work identified in the LDC application is lawful.

r eplacement of roof fascias, soffits and bargeboards. Replacement of existing render finishes. Replacement of windows

Authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Kean G
Postcode
SG4 9RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether, on the facts of the case and relevant planning law, the existing work identified in the LDC application is lawful

What decided it

The replacement works fall within the category of operations for maintenance, improvement or other alteration and have not materially affected the external appearance of the buildings, therefore they do not constitute development and do not require planning permission under s.55(2) of the 1990 Act.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments
Burroughs Day v Bristol City Council [1996] 1 P.L.R. 78; London Borough of Haringey v Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government, Paul Muir [2019] EWHC 3000 (Admin); Dharmeshkumar v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2025] EWHC 25123 (Admin)

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