Land Adjacent To 1 Ninesprings Cottage, Wymondley Road, Hitchin, SG4 9QL

Planning appeal 6009720 at Land Adjacent To 1 Ninesprings Cottage, Wymondley Road, Hitchin, SG4 9QL (North Hertfordshire) was allowed on 1 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, with reference to whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

permission in principle for the erection of one detached dwelling

Authority: North Hertfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SG4 9QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, with reference to whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt

What decided it

The site comprises grey belt land and meets the criteria in Policy GB7 of the Framework, meaning the proposed development is not inappropriate development in the Green Belt and is suitable for residential development.

The conflict with Policy SP2 of the Local Plan was given limited weight, while substantial weight was given to the provision of a new dwelling in accordance with Policy HO7 of the Framework and limited weight to economic benefits; no adverse effects were identified that would substantially outweigh the benefits, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2Policy SP5Policy TR3

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