26a Highfield Road Sandridge Hertfordshire AL4 9BX

1. 1.Based on the information provided to the Local Planning Authority, it would appear that the proposed structure would extend beyond a wall forming a principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse and would therefore fail to comply with Class A (e)(i), Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended. In addition, the proposal is not considered to constitute a porch for the purposes of Class D of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [as amended]. This is because it would appear that the porch would be constructed as a single operation with the rest of the proposed structure. And, in any event, the proposed floorplans show that the existing front door of the dwellinghouse would be removed and a new front door created, and as such the proposed structure would therefore not be constructed outside an external door of the dwellinghouse. Further to this, when assessed against Class D, the proposal would fail to comply with Class D (b) and (c), Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended due to the fact that the ground area (measured externally) of the structure would exceed 3 square metres, and part of the structure would be more than 3 metres above ground level. In light of the above, a Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) cannot be issued, and formal planning permission would be required. Christine Traill Strategic Director – Community and Place Delivery Dated 19/08/2026 First Schedule (Development/Use) - Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed front porch and front extension Second Schedule (Location) - 26a Highfield Road Sandridge Hertfordshire THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT AND IS LIKELY TO BE REQUIRED WHEN YOU COME TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY. YOU ARE ADVISED TO KEEP IT WITH YOUR TITLE DEEDS. Ref No. 5/26/1098 D.C.17

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

AL4 9BX

Parish

Sandridge

Date validated

25 June 2026

Consultation end

17 July 2026

Target decision date

17 July 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent

Divine Design

Case officer

Daniel Sands