Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

RA4 Replacement of Dwellings in the Green Belt

Permission for replacement dwellings within the Green Belt will not be granted unless all of the following criteria are met:

  • The replacement dwelling would not materially exceed the size of the original dwelling in terms of its floorspace, height and volume (existing outbuildings (including detached garages) will not contribute to the calculation of the size of the replacement dwelling except in very exceptional circumstances);
  • The proposed dwelling would have no greater visual impact in terms of prominence, bulk and design on the character, appearance and pattern of development of the surrounding countryside;
  • The proposed dwelling is designed to reflect the character and distinctiveness of its rural setting and to accord with the design policies elsewhere in the plan and the supplementary design guidance.

Permitted development rights may be removed from the replacement dwelling where its volume is similar to that of the original dwelling and the original dwelling has already been extended.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan