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Dismissed5 February 20263369314

Keepers Cottage, 2A Orchard Way, Breachwood Green, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8NT

Planning appeal 3369314 at Keepers Cottage, 2A Orchard Way, Breachwood Green, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8NT (North Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2026 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Keeper's Cottage.

‘replacement of 16 wooden single-glazed windows with UPVC double glazing to provide noise insulation’

Authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
SG4 8NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Keeper's Cottage

What decided it

The replacement uPVC windows with plain glazing would cause moderate harm to the special interest of the listed building that is not outweighed by the public benefit of noise insulation, particularly as less harmful alternatives including timber windows are available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 14Paragraph 16

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