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Dismissed23 October 20266011294

19 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE

Planning appeal 6011294 at 19 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE (North Hertfordshire) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of Hitchin Conservation Area.

replacement doors and windows to front and rear elevations

Authority
North Hertfordshire
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Postcode
SG4 9RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of Hitchin Conservation Area

What decided it

The replacement windows and door on the front elevation result in low-level harm to the conservation area's significance that is not outweighed by the modest public benefits of thermal performance and maintenance.

The modest public benefits of thermal performance and maintenance are substantially outweighed by the low-level harm to the significance of the conservation area, indicating the development should not be approved.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE1

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