Up to 120 homes at Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City

What was proposed

The application sought approval for the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of up to 120 homes, with access through Flint Road.

“Barratt David Wilson Homes (North Thames) Proposal:”

“Reserved matters application for approval of layout, scale and appearance of buildings and landscaping pursuant of outline permission 21/00504/OP granted 03.04.2025 for residential development comprising of up to 120 dwellings with vehicular access via Flint Road Ref. No:”

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The site and surroundings

The 5.5-hectare site lies within Letchworth’s settlement boundary, with housing, allotments, industry, woodland, open fields and a footpath nearby.

“The application site is located to the north-east of Letchworth and to the south of Norton. It was removed from the Green Belt as part of the site allocation (LG3) in the North Herts Local Plan (NHLP). It now falls within the settlement boundary of Letchworth. The site covers an area of approximately 5.5 hectares. It is roughly rectangular in shape, tapering at its northern end. There are residential properties to the north and beyond allotment gardens to the west.”

“There are no public footpaths crossing the site. However, there is a public footpath that runs beyond the northern boundary of the site (PRoW 026).”

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Earlier planning decisions

Outline permission for up to 120 homes was approved, while several drainage, design, biodiversity, highway and other details remained pending or were being considered separately.

“26/00603/DOC - Details reserved by Condition 5: (Drainage during construction) of outline permission 21/00504/OP – pending…”

“26/00366/DOC - Details reserved by Condition 10 (Highway Improvement Works) of outline planning permission reference 21/00504/OP – pending…”

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Who spoke

A public objector criticised the scheme’s sustainability, materials, solar provision, gas arrangements and garages, while the agent supported its design, access and environmental measures.

The vote and decision

The committee voted to approve the application, delegating minor condition changes and adding highways conditions and a requirement to mirror elevations where a fourth side elevation was absent.

“A) The delegation of power to the Development and Conservation Manager to update conditions with minor amendments as required.”

“Approved elevation dwellings which do not include a fourth (side) elevation detailing shall be mirrored to match the side elevation provided.”

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