50 Park Road Hartwell NN7 2HP

1. 1.. By virtue of its excessive scale, bulk and design, the proposed development would result in an over dominant and incongruous form of development that would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area. The cumulative impact of the extensive two-storey side and rear extensions, roof alterations and associated works would overwhelm the original dwelling, eroding its architectural integrity and failing to respect the established pattern and character of development along Park Road. The development is therefore contrary to Policy SS2 of the South Northamptonshire Local Plan, paragraphs 135, 139 and 215 of the National Planning Policy Framework, paragraphs 4.97, 4.98 and 4.103 of the South Northamptonshire Design Guide, and the statutory duty under Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
2. 2.. The proposal would result in an unacceptable impact on the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers, in particular No. 52 Park Road, by reason of its scale, proximity and fenestration, leading to overbearing, overshadowing and overlooking impacts. The development is therefore contrary to Policy SS2 of the South Northamptonshire Local Plan, paragraphs 135, 139 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.. By virtue of its scale, form and siting, the proposal would fail to preserve the setting of nearby designated heritage assets, resulting in less than substantial harm which is not outweighed by any public benefits. The development is therefore contrary to Policy SS2, HE1, HE5 of the South Northamptonshire Local Plan, policy BN5 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Local Plan Part 1, paragraphs 215 of the National Planning Policy Framework, and the statutory duty under Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NN7 2HP

Application type

Full Planning Permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Hartwell

Date validated

3 March 2026

Last date for comments

14 April 2026

Target decision date

28 April 2026

Agent address

Mrs KATIE DAVIES-BINNEY Bellingham House 2 Huntingdon Street St Neots PE19 1BG

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

16