Hatfield student homes bid appeal fails

Hatfield Student Accommodation Ltd was refused planning permission in August by Welwyn Hatfield Council due to issues with parking, chalk mining beneath the site and the design being out of character with the area.

The developer planned to build five colourful blocks, with just 12 parking spaces on land at College Lane, Hatfield.

A five-day appeal took place in December and January, with planning inspector Bob Lyons releasing his decision this week …

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