Policy information sourced from Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan

H5 – Higher Density Development

Subject to compliance with other policies in this Plan, residential or mixed-use residential proposals that look to build upwards as a way of increasing density will be supported as long as it meets the following criteria:

  • Situated in an appropriate accessible location, such as Harpenden Town Centre or Southdown Local Centre
  • No taller than three stories in height unless in exceptional circumstances.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan