Planning appeal decision
92 Vaughan Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EW
Planning appeal 3372223 at 92 Vaughan Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EW (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 10 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 specific proposal would be lawful.
creation of vehicular crossover to provide access to the highway from new Class F hard surfacing at No.92 Vaughan Road. This
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kean G
- Postcode
- SG5 4EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether, on the facts of the case and relevant planning law, the specific proposal would be lawful
What decided it
The proposal would affect public footpaths requiring public consultation and mature reflection under the planning regime, and Class B permitted development rights do not override these requirements for public rights of way protection.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Shepherd v Secretary of State for the Environment (1998) 76 P. & C.R. 74
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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