Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

H2 Location of Windfall Residential Development

All applications for windfall residential development will be assessed for potential and suitability against the following criteria:

  • The availability of previously developed sites and/or buildings;
  • The location and accessibility of the site to services and facilities by transport modes other than the car;
  • The capacity of existing and potential infrastructure to absorb further development;
  • The ability to reinforce existing communities, including providing a demand for services and facilities; and
  • The physical and environmental constraints on development of land.

The development of sites for over 10 units or 0.25 ha that are not listed in Policy H1 will not be permitted if they would result in a significant oversupply of housing in the district. Exceptions will be made in any of the following instances:

  • The development provides for local affordable housing needs or other clearly identified local housing needs;
  • The development would contribute to regeneration or the town centre strategies;
  • The development comprises the conversion of an existing building;
  • The development would achieve a clear environmental gain;
  • The development would assist in the construction or provision of improved community facilities over and above those that would be required to support the development itself.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan