Policy information sourced from Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan

H2 – Housing Renewal

The redevelopment of existing residential properties that are robustly demonstrated to be no longer fit for purpose will be supported. The Neighbourhood Plan defines a property as no longer fit for purpose if is in a state of disrepair, including if it is unsafe, subject to compliance with other Development Plan policies. In addition, properties that make inefficient use of their site and are of a lower density than nearby properties may be suitable for renewal to a density that reflects or is higher than surrounding densities, subject to heritage and other relevant considerations.

Redevelopment must be of a high quality design that is acceptable in terms of scale and massing with neighbouring properties and conform to all other relevant policies in the Neighbourhood Plan.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan