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Allowed3 September 20266008022

11 Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 0PA

Planning appeal 6008022 at 11 Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 0PA (North Hertfordshire) was allowed on 3 September 2026 by Inspector MG Garrard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of the existing semi-detached dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey detached dwellinghouse with associated amenity space, landscaping, revised vehicular access/driveway and parking, and associated drainage works

Authority
North Hertfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
MG Garrard
Postcode
SG4 0PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would qualify for the self-build exemption from the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain condition

What decided it

The proposal accords with the up-to-date development plan and Framework policies, and the self-build exemption from the BNG statutory condition is secured by unilateral undertaking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy SP9North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011-2031
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S3Policy DP3

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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