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Dismissed5 October 20266009892

2A Whitehill, Welwyn, AL6 9AF

Planning appeal 6009892 at 2A Whitehill, Welwyn, AL6 9AF (Welwyn Hatfield) was dismissed on 5 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be 'inappropriate development', in terms of green belt policy.

the erection of a detached self-build dwelling with associated access and parking

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
AL6 9AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would be 'inappropriate development', in terms of green belt policy
  • the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • any effects on living conditions at neighbouring properties
  • any effects on highway safety
  • any effects on trees
  • any effects on ecology and biodiversity
  • the weight to be given to the scheme's benefits

What decided it

The benefits of the scheme, uncertain in the absence of any legal obligation restricting occupation, did not clearly outweigh the substantial weight attributed to the permanent harm to the Green Belt.

The limited and uncertain benefits (health needs, self-build and specialist housing, and a contribution to general housing need) did not clearly outweigh the substantial weight attributed to the Green Belt harm, so the conflict with the development plan was not outweighed and the appeal was dismissed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SADM 34Policy SP9Policy SADM 16Policy SADM 11Policy SADM2Policy SADM 12Policy SP11
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy GB6Policy GB7Policy HO9

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