Council planning record

Redevelopment of existing care home and erection of detached 3 to 4 storey 70-bed residential nursing home (Class C2 use) with associated parking, landscaping, amenities and works, following demolition of extensions to existing care home.

Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB

DecidedReference: 24/02758/FPNorth Hertfordshire District Council

Last published check: 10 Oct 2026, 15:03. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB

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Application summary

Status: Decided
Application type: Full Planning Permission
Received: 3 Dec 2024
Validated: 3 Dec 2024
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

Application overview

Redevelopment of existing care home and erection of detached 3 to 4 storey 70-bed residential nursing home (Class C2 use) with associated parking, landscaping, amenities and works, following demolition of extensions to existing care home.

Proposal details

Reference: 24/02758/FP
Alternative references: PP-13526032
Ward: Letchworth South West Ward
Parish: Letchworth Garden City
Agent: Avril Southwell

Documents 73 of 73

Document	Published	Action
Officer reportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Officer reportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Decision noticeDecision Notice	Not published	View
HCC Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResposeConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Anglian Water Consultee Response 18.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Grey Belt StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Revised - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - P05 - RedactedSupporting Documents	Not published	View
HCC Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
LLFA Consultee Response 12.03.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Anglian Water Consultee Response 04.02.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
17 Greenway Letchworth Garden CityNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Landscape letterSupporting Documents	Not published	View
EH (Air, Contaminated Land and Noise) Consultee Response 17.01.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
3 Willow Court, Willian LGC (1 Attachment)Neighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Proposed site layoutPlans	Not published	View
21 Greenway LetchworthNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Herts Fire and Rescue Consultee Response 09.01.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Herts HighwaysConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC ArchaeologyConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Site NoticeSite Notice	Not published	View
SNXD1DLKJSF00Site Notice	Not published	View
BNG Metric (PDF version)Supporting Documents	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-01-DR-A-32200-E - Existing First Floor PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-00-DR-A-32200-E - Existing Basement and Ground Floor PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-31004-P - Proposed Site Layout PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-31002-C - Existing Site Layout (Topographical Survey)Plans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-31001-C - Location PlanPlans	Not published	View
Planting ScheduleSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Transport Statement - FinalSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Acoustic Design StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Energy Strategy ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Archaeological Desk Based Assessment - RPS-1Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Ecological Impact Assessment Report - SWECO-C01Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Arboricultural Planning ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Heritage StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Planning Need Assessment (PNA) - FinalSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Consultancy Advice Report - 003 October 2024Supporting Documents	Not published	View
DB/8401 - Planning Statement - Oct 24Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Application Form RedactedApplication Forms	Not published	View
65213299-SWE-XX-XX-T-J-0003 - BNG Assessment ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-02-DR-A-32200-E - Existing Second Floor PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-XX-DR-A-33000-E - Existing ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-00-DR-A-37100 - Basement and Ground Floor Plan Refurbishment Viability StudyPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-01-DR-A-37100 - First Floor Plan Refurbishment Viability StudyPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-02-DR-A-37100 - Second Floor Plan Refurbishment Viability StudyPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-32100-M - Lower Ground and Ground Floor PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-32101-L - First and Second Floor PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-32102-A - Roof PlanPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-37010-F-Rendered External PerspectivesSupporting Documents	Not published	View
4870-ORA-02-ZZ-DR-A-33210 - Proposed ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-02-ZZ-DR-A-32100 Rev E - Existing with Downtakings and Proposed Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-ZZ-XX-DR-A-37015-D-Existing and Proposed Winter and Summer ViewSupporting Documents	Not published	View
130420.11.B - Tree Planting Plan Rev BPlans	Not published	View
130420.10.A - Additional Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.9.A - Zone 9 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.8.A - Zone 8 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.7.A - Zone 7 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.6.A - Zone 6 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.5.A - Zone 5 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.4.A - Zone 4 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.3.A - Zone 3 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.2.A - Zone 2 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.1.A - Zone 1 Planting Plan Rev APlans	Not published	View
130420.0-Planting Plan KeyPlans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-33211-E-Proposed Elevation Sheet 2 of 2Plans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-33210-E-Proposed Elevation Sheet 1 of 2Plans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-33202-C-Proposed Massing Elevations - Sheet 2 of 2Plans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-33201-C-Proposed Massing Elevations - Sheet 1 of 2Plans	Not published	View
4870-ORA-01-ZZ-DR-A-37010-C-Comparative Typical Bedroom (Existing and Proposed)Plans	Not published	View
Design and Access Statement - October 24 - Part 2 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Design and Access Statement - October 24 - Part 1 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Planting Schedule Rev ASupporting Documents	Not published	View

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Application timeline

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3 Dec 2024
Application Received Date
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3 Dec 2024
Application Validated Date
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11 Jan 2025
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12 Jan 2025
Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date
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12 Jan 2025
Site Notice Expiry Date
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18 Sept 2025
Actual Committee Date
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11 Nov 2025
Standard Consultation Expiry Date
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10 Dec 2025
Decision Issued Date
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10 Dec 2025
Decision Made Date
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12 Dec 2025
Agreed Expiry Date
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10 Dec 2028
Permission Expiry Date
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Redevelopment of existing care home and erection of detached 3 to 4 storey 70-bed residential nursing home (Class C2 use) with associated parking, landscaping, amenities and works, following demolition of extensions to existing care home.

Application location

Application summary

Application overview

Proposal details

Documents 73 of 73

Application timeline

Application Received Date

Application Validated Date

Advertisement Expiry Date

Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date

Site Notice Expiry Date

Actual Committee Date

Standard Consultation Expiry Date

Decision Issued Date

Decision Made Date

Agreed Expiry Date

Permission Expiry Date

Decision & conditions

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