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Erection of up to 84 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) following demolition of No. 24 Echo Hill with all matters reserved save for access.

Land Opposite Heath Farm Briary Lane Royston Hertfordshire

DecidedReference: 25/01708/OPNorth Hertfordshire District Council

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Application location

Land Opposite Heath Farm Briary Lane Royston Hertfordshire

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Application summary

Status: Decided
Application type: Outline Application
Received: 16 Jul 2025
Validated: 16 Jul 2025
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

Application overview

Erection of up to 84 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) following demolition of No. 24 Echo Hill with all matters reserved save for access.

Proposal details

Reference: 25/01708/OP
Alternative references: PP-14136684
Ward: Royston Heath Ward
Parish: Royston Town Council

Documents 228 of 228

Document	Published	Action
Decision noticeDecision Notice	Not published	View
Officer reportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
HCC Growth and Infrastructure Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Royston Says No to Gladman c/o Chair 6 Royse Grove Royston (1 Attachment)Neighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Raymond Munden 23 Echo Hill Royston (1 Attachment)Neighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Hertfordshire Constabulary Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Place Services (Ecology) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
BNG Metric (PDF version)Supporting Documents	Not published	View
25-10-14 7494_03 - Bio Diversity Net Gain Assessment Design StageSupporting Documents	Not published	View
25-10-14 7494_02 - Ecological Impact Assessment - redactedSupporting Documents	Not published	View
NHS Cambridge and Peterborough ICS Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Royston Says No To Gladman - C/o Chair-Clare Swarbrick - Report: Land Opposite Heath Farm, Briary Lane, Royston,Neighbour Representations published	Not published	View
25-08-18 Royston Affordable Housing Statement Rev DSupporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Senior Conservation Officer Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
The Conservators of Therfield Heath and GreensConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Highways Consultee Response 10.09.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
LLFA Consultee Response 03.09.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
CPRE Consultee Response 03.09.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
NHC Senior Ecologist Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
G A Toby 45 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Rhianna Jones 96 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Juke Jones 96 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Anne Timms 35 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Andy Ball -1 Mounteagle Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9BHNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Roy Curtis -7 Hillside Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9AYNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Lynn And Laurence Walsh 22 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jonathan Swarbrick- 6 Royse Grove Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9EPNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Barbara Wilcox 1 Briary Lane, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Anne And Jonathan Downes 18 Sun Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Place Services Landscape Consultee Response 19.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Mrs J Bischoff 11 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Maureen Gisby 5 Mill Hill The Grange RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
5 Mill Hill The Grange RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Katherine Keenan 154 Rue De Niordes Loisy Saone Et Loire FranceNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Susan Brooks 16 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Marion Bayley 34 Priory Close Beckenham KentNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
James Keenan 154 Rue De Niordes Loisy Saone Et Loire FranceNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ben Page - 38 Echo Hill, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Martin Swarbrick- 6 Royse Grove Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9EPNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Simon Timms- 35 Layston Park Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9DSNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David Pearson- 48 Carsington Crescent Allestree Derby DE22 2QZNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Carla Bailey South House 3 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Michael Bailey South House 3 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Charlotte Clarke 18 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Adrian Carlin 48 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Hazel Jones 96 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
J Bradley 3 The Brambles RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Cathy Curtis 7 Hillside RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mrs and Mrs Paul And Jennie Harris - 20A Mill Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AENeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Samuel Webb 22 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Nancy Bradley 3 The Brambles RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Josh Jones 96 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Lauren Spires 18 Birch Avenue Chatteris CambridgshireNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Steve Spires 18 Birch Avenue Chatteris CambridgshireNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Aiden Spires 18 Birch Avenue Chatteris CambridgshireNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
EH (Air, Contaminated Land and Noise) Consultee Response 18.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
R Grover 12 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
C A Grover 12 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Stanley Ball 1 Mounteagle RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Sheila Ball 1 Mounteagle RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr R P Munden 23 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Katherine Bayley 34 Priory Close Beckenham KentNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Peter Brown 3 Hillside RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jennifer Bell Flecks Lane Farm Shingay-cum-Wendy RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Amelia Whittaker 39 King James Way RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Claire Beale 30 Illingworth Way Foxton CambridgeNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Kerry Alexander 16 Shakespeare RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Nicholas Beale 30 Illingworth Way Foxton CambridgeNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Matt Jux-Blayney 41 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Christine Brown 3 Hillside RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Madeline Jux-Blayney 41 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Melanie Hill 25 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Thomas Hill 25 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
The Conservators of Therfield Heath and GreensConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Graham Hill 25 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr R P Munden 23 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Daniel Crossman 139 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Diane Hatton 3 Echo Hill, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Chandra Chapman 38 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Cathy Carlin 48 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David Nicolls 44 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Catherine Nicolls 44 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Andrew Webb 22 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Astrid Matthews 117 Garden Walk, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Barbara Viney 9 Saddlers Place RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Cara Matthews 117 Garden Walk RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Paul Bradley 3 The Brambles RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ryan De Vooght-Johnson - 10 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Katherine Swarbrick- 6 Royse Grove Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9EPNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
George Bradely- 3 The Brambles Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9NQNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Blake Mathews -117 Garden Walk Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7JNNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Carl_Matthews- 117 Garden Walk Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7JNNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Cat Smith -48 Carsington Crescent Allestree Derby DE22 2QZNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Sally Avery- 34 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Graham Avery -34 Echo Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9BBNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
James Donagain- 20 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Duncan Moore- 7 Echo Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9BBNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Imdad Sardharwalla - 109 Melbourn Road,RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mrs Sue Verrall - 31 Newton Road, Barton on Sea, New MiltonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David Bubbins-21 The Grove Halatrow Bristol BS39 6ESNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Karen Pearson - 3 The Dell, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David Hatton - 3 Echo Hill, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Keith Garner - 17 Echo Hill, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
A J Eggs Beechwood House 15 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Gordon Chambers 37 Echo Hill. RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Julia Chambers 37 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Keith Garner - Photographs attached in emailNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Royston Says No To Gladman - Transport reviewNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Royston Says No To Gladman - C/o Chair - Clare Swarbrick 6 Royse Grove Royston - Landscape commentsNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mrs Kathryn Moore - 7 Echo Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9BBNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Robert Sewell 114 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Bryony Spires 18 Birch Avenue Chatteris CambsNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Abigail Smith - 33 Echo Hill, RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David Moore - 39 St Margarets Avenue, Wolston, CoventryNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ben Smith - 33 Echo HillNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Growth & Infrastructure Unit Consultee responseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Jacqueline Redfearn 5 Eastfield Road RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Elizabeth Toby 45 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mary (Mae) Screeney 9 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Simon Atterton 16 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Michael Fairchild 3 Denesyde Thaxted Road Debden Saffron WaldenNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Clare Swarbrick 6 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mrs Suzanne DeVooght-Johnson 10 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ben Osborne 10 Shrubbery Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Adam Watkins 36 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Victoria Holmes 36 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Stewart Brown 11 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Emily Atterton 16 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Derek Bunting 24 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Michael Grimsdale 9 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Paul Menear 12 Church Street FavershamNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Maria Menear 12 Church Street FavershamNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jill Mehear Brook House Cottage Eye Lane East RudhamNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Martin Paul Bischoff 11 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jessica Stewart Mulberry House Sun Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jonathan Dawson Mulberry House Sun Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Wendy Maskrey 3 Willow Grove Welwyn Garden CityNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
- Natural England Consultation Service consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Mrs S Sale 19 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Joanne Davidson 15 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Pamela Wright 28 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Michael Wright 28 Layston Park RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Joan Munden 23 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr R P Munden 23 Echo Hill Royston (1 Attachment)Neighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr R P Munden 23 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ruth Martin 3 Middle Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Phillip Martin 3 Middle Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Alexander Prosser-Snelling 6 Mallard Road RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Anthony Bayley 34 Priory Close RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Brian Bell Flecks Lane Farm Shingy-cum-Wendy RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Sarah Crossman 139 Green Drift RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Alex Campbell 28 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Dr Ann Keep 46 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Professor Nicholas Keep 46 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Will Graham 43 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Natalie Graham 43 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Simon Dare 14 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Isabella Dare 14 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Nicola Dare 14 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Lynn Crown 36 Kilburn End Rutland LeicesterNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Robert Crown 36 Kilburn End RutlandNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Anglian Water Consultee Response 11.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Susan Shewan 2 The Dell RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Sharde Fouracres 10 Briary Lane RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jennifer Bell Flecks Lane Farm RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Graham and Linda Osborne 26 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Nicholas Farr 21 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mrs Marion Chamberlain 8 Royse Grove RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Susan Garner 17 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Keith Garner 17 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Lucie Garner 175 The Causeway Bassingbourn RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Eleanor Brown 11 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ann Smith 5 Sun Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Steven Williams 2 Corvus Close RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Kayleigh Williams 2 Corvus Close RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Rebecca McMichael 41 Field Crescent RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
David McMichael 41 Field Crescent RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mr John Collier 2 Chilcourtl RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Alan Moore 14 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Mark and Valerie Wadsworth 182 Cozens Road WareNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Gillian Collier 2 Chilcourt RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Police & Crime Commissioner Appendix 1 08.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Police & Crime Commissioner Appendix 2Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
Police & Crime Commissioner Letter dated 08.08.2025Consultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Highways (RAG Assessment) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Thomas Gosbee 45 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Peter Baker 31 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Jill Baker 31 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Ambir Mann 45 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Alan and Maureen Linsdell 1 Saffron Street RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Marian Williams 30 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
Peter Davidson 15 Echo Hill RoystonNeighbour Representations published	Not published	View
HCC Minerals and Waste Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
SYS0WWLKMKU00Site Notice	Not published	View
17. Statutory BNG Matrix (PDF)Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Phase 1 Desk Study - 1 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Phase 1 Desk Study - 2 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Phase 1 Desk Study - 3 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Phase 1 Desk Study - 4 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Application Form RedactedApplication Forms	Not published	View
I000619_DL_101_E - Development Framework PlanPlans	Not published	View
I000619_DL_02 - Location PlanPlans	Not published	View
Cover LetterSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Planning StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Design and Access Statement - 1 of 3Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Design and Access Statement - 2 of 3Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Design and Access Statement - 3 of 3Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Flood Risk Assessment - 1 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Flood Risk Assessment - 2 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Archaeological Desk-Based AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Noise Screening ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Transport AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Travel PlanSupporting Documents	Not published	View
13378/2101/P2 - Access Plan General ArrangementPlans	Not published	View
Arboricultural AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - 1 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - 2 of 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Energy Sustainability and Waste StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Socio-Economic Benefits StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Heritage Statement - 4 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Heritage Statement - 3 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Heritage Statement - 1 of 4Supporting Documents	Not published	View

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16 Jul 2025
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16 Jul 2025
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16 Aug 2025
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17 Aug 2025
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17 Aug 2025
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24 Feb 2026
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25 Feb 2026
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25 Feb 2026
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27 Feb 2026
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11 Mar 2026
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Erection of up to 84 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) following demolition of No. 24 Echo Hill with all matters reserved save for access.

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Proposal details

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