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Dismissed10 November 20253366316

The Old School House, 4 Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JL

Planning appeal 3366316 at The Old School House, 4 Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JL (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 November 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed alterations to the building on its character and appearance, and the character and appearance of the Royston Conservation Area.

raise existing roof ridge height and replace existing slate roof coverings with fibre cement slates and flush mounted photovoltaic panels following removal of existing roof vent

Authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
SG8 9JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed alterations to the building on its character and appearance, and the character and appearance of the Royston Conservation Area

What decided it

The raising of the roof ridge height would cause unacceptable harm to the distinctive decorative red brick features on the gable elevations, which would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Royston Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 16Paragraph 56

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