Planning applications in Hitchin
Last application update 1 Aug 2026
See what's happening with planning in Hitchin: 2555 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (1128)
- Granted with conditions1084
- Withdrawn41
- Unresolved3
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Building At The Rear Of 122 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RG
RefusedConversion of redundant garage/workshop to form one 1-bedroom dwelling to include alterations to fenestration, insertion of dormer window and rooflight,…
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12 Francis Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EJ
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension.
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1-9 Firs Close Hitchin Hertfordshire
UndecidedInstallation of external cladding following removal of existing wall tiles on the front and rear elevations
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14 Bucklersbury Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BB
Granted with conditionsChange of use to E1 (b) - Restaurant with take away service including outdoor seating area. Alterations to fenestration and external painting
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14 Bucklersbury Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BB
Granted with conditionsInstallation of non-illuminated fascia signage
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8a Bucklersbury Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BB
Granted with conditionsChange of use of first and second floor from C3 maisonette flat into C4 (small HMO) containing 4 bedsit rooms. Alterations to fenestration. (amended plans…
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8a Bucklersbury Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BB
Granted with conditionsInternal and external alterations to facilitate change of use of first and second floor from C3 maisonette flat into C4 (small HMO) containing 4 bedsit rooms.…
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West Lane Farm West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QP
GrantedDetails Reserved by Condition 1 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission 25/00461/FP granted 10/06/2025.
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Hitchin Priory Tilehouse Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2DL
GrantedLondon Plane - Reduce the crown by approx 8-10m, back to suitable previous reduction points over the car park only. Shorten lateral limbs and secondary growth…
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20 Wymondley Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PN
GrantedT1, T2: Lime - Reduce the height up to 5m and shape and balance the crown, reducing wind sail and the chance of break-outs.
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8 Fairfield Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PU
Granted with conditionsPart two storey and part single side extension and part two storey and part first floor rear extension following demolition of existing side outbuilding.
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22 Dale Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AS
Granted with conditionsReplacement pitched roofs over existing first floor front dormer windows.
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55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD
UndecidedTwo storey front extension. Part two storey and part single storey rear and side extensions including rear dormer window following demolition of existing…
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47 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP
GrantedErection of single storey detached outbuilding.
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23 Swinburne Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2RD
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear, side and front extension following demolition of existing rear extension and garage (revision of previously approved planning permission…
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23A Market Place Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DT
Granted with conditionsChange of use from Restaurant Class E(b) to Office Class E(c)
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23A Market Place Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DT
Granted with conditionsInternal alterations to facilitate the change of use from Restaurant Class E(b) to office Class E(c)
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18 Chiltern Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PJ
GrantedApple - Prune by approx 15-20%. Smoke - Prune by approx 20-25%. Ash - Prune by approx 20-25%.
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10 High Dane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BA
GrantedSingle storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original…
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138 Bearton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UB
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension. Insertion of rear L-shaped box dormer and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation.
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2 Westwood Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9LH
Granted with conditionsSingle storey front and side extension.
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Jubilee House 13 Fishponds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NR
Granted with conditionsReplacement of all existing windows and side door.
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5 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear elements. Insertion of rear garage door.
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245 Cambridge Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0JS
Granted with conditionsPart first floor rear extension. Alterations to existing front fenestration following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion.
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2 Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XH
Granted with conditionsSingle storey front and rear extensions following demolition of existing porch. Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and…
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31 Tudor Court Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BE
GrantedInsertion of front window following removal of garage door to facilitate garage conversion to habitable space. Insertion of rear doors
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86 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HS
RefusedTwo storey front extension and part two storey and part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestration.
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59 - 63 Bury Mead Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RT
GrantedDetails reserved by Condition 3 (Sound proofing) of planning permission reference 25/03168/FP granted on 06.03.2026.
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Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
RefusedErection of one detached five-bedroom dwelling with associated detached garage and outbuildings, access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping following…
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1 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG
RefusedRear roof extension and insertion of front rooflights to create habitable accommodation at second floor level. First floor and single storey rear extensions…
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