Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

CLT15 Health Centres and Surgeries

The provision of new or extended surgeries and other medical or health services will be granted planning permission provided that:

  • There would be no loss of a satisfactory residential unit in accordance with relevant policies in this plan;
  • The applicant can demonstrate that the proposed development is essential for the delivery of a necessary local health service and that alternative premises are not available;
  • The proposal complies with the Council’s current car parking standards and there would be no adverse effect on the highway network including highway safety;
  • There would be no harmful impact on the amenity of nearby residential properties and other uses;
  • There would be no significant impact on the character of the area; and
  • The premises are well served by a range of transport alternatives.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan