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Planning applications in SG3

We hold 122 planning applications for the SG3 postcode area, 69 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 49 days. The area is covered by North Hertfordshire, East Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield.

122
applications held
69
in the past year
92%
approved
49 days
median decision

Councils covering SG3

North Hertfordshire (92)East Hertfordshire (16)Welwyn Hatfield (13)Stevenage (1)

Recent applications in SG3

Pending
16 Sept 202626/02332/TCA
Larch House Old Knebworth Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6FSNorth Hertfordshire

R1: Robinia - Remove.

Pending
14 Sept 20263/26/1207/HH
1 Raffin Park Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6RREast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing side extension and construction of replacement two storey side extension. Alterations to openings and new windows. Replacement cladding, render, brickwork and roof tiles. Widening of driveway.

Pending
10 Sept 202626/02149/FPH
159 Park Lane Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PRNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear and front extensions following demolition of existing rear element.

Pending
9 Sept 20263/26/1192/HH
Monttaber Bragbury Lane Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6QZEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of garage, side and rear brick structure, raising of roof and roof alterations to provide additional accommodation to first floor, erection of two-storey rear and side extension, ground floor side extension with attached garage and storage room, first floor rear balcony, roof lights to front and rear. Garden patio with outdoor kitchen with pergola. Erection of front gates and landscaped brick wall to front entrance

Pending
8 Sept 202626/02159/DOC
66 Park Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PWNorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) of outline planning permission reference 23/02946/OP granted on 18.06.2025.

Pending
8 Sept 202626/00261/FP
Nup End Industrial Estate Nup End Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6QJNorth Hertfordshire

Change of use land and siting of 8 storage containers. (Development already carried out).

Pending
7 Sept 202626/02225/TCA
45 Stockens Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DQNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Silver Birch - Reduce crown by around 30% (around 2-3m) to bring back into proportion and reduce wind and stress loading on the main stem connection.

Pending
3 Sept 202626/02039/FP
77 Park Lane Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PPNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of one detached three-bedroom dwelling including detached double garage with Air Source Heat Pump and soft and hard landscaping works following demolition of existing detached structures.

Pending
2 Sept 202626/02210/NMA
Larch House Old Knebworth Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6FSNorth Hertfordshire

External wall insulation and timber boarding added to east wall. Front door design updated, bi-fold doors changed to 6 doors and addiotnal rooflight added to landing outside bedroom 6 (as Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 26/00817/FPH granted 03.06.2026)

Pending
Small
Full
1 Sept 202626/02001/FPH
6 Gun Meadow Avenue Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BSNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey infil side extension to link existing garage to dwelling. Insertion of dormer windows to existing rear and side roofslopes. Alterations to fenestration.

Pending
27 Aug 202626/01985/S73
66 Park Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PWNorth Hertfordshire

Variation of conditions 1 and 14 (Revised Plans-Ecological Enhancements) of Reserved Matters application reference 25/01658/RM granted 28.11.2025 for reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale and internal access) for the erection of 9 dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and amenity space pursuant of outline permission 23/02946/OP granted 19.06.2025.

Pending
HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATION
21 Aug 20266/2026/1472/HOUSE
16 Oak Road Woolmer Green SG3 6LSWelwyn Hatfield

Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension, new windows and doors to existing side and rear elevations and installation of rooflight within the rear roofslope

Pending
21 Aug 20263/26/1159/VAR
14 Foldingshott Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SREast Hertfordshire

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/26/0652/HH/Dated 31/07/2026) for (Part single/part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration). The amendments include changes from a flat roof to a pitched roof incorporating rooflights

Pending
18 Aug 202626/02067/TPO
57 Haygarth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6HFNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Yew - Clear from path & reduce away from no 68. T2: Beech- Girdle ivy at 1.5m. T3: Oak - Remove 4x Elm, 3x Sycamore, 1x Norway Maple from under its crown & reduce lowest roadside limb that is resting in Sycamore by 2-3m & Second limb above Highway by 2-3m. T4, T5: Holly - Girdle ivy at 1.5m. T6: 4x Hornbeam- Reduce/re-pollard back to boundary. T7: Oak, 2x Sycamore - Remove from beneath Ash, Oak & Lime. T8: Philadelphus - Remove 2x ivy covered stems & 1x Ivy covered

Pending
17 Aug 202626/02058/TCA
4 Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NLNorth Hertfordshire

T25: Pear - Remove

Pending
17 Aug 202626/02057/TCA
6 Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NLNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Linden - Reduce by 1/3. T2: Sycamore - Remove. T10, T11: Sycamore - Remove. T12: Liquid Amber - Remove. T13: Elder - Remove. T16: Hawthorn - Remove. T17: Damson - Remove. T18: Silver Birch - Remove. T19: Apple - Remove. T20: Horse Chestnut - Reduce up to 1/3. T21: Oak - Reduce up to 1/3. T22: Horse Chestnut - Reduce up to 1/3. T23: Fir - Remove. T24: Hazel - Remove trunks.

Permitted
17 Aug 202626/02051/TCA
25a Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NLNorth Hertfordshire

2x Fir - Reduce in height by 3m removing the over hanging branches.

Pending
13 Aug 202626/02035/FP
Land Adjacent To 67 Park Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PWNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of building for church hall use including car parking, hard and soft landscaping, bin store and air source heat pump enclosure on south-west elevation. Alterations to existing vehicular access.

Pending
10 Aug 202626/02012/DOC
66 Park Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PWNorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by condition 7 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of reserved matters application reference no 25/01658/RM granted 28.11.2025.

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
6 Aug 202626/01837/FPH
78 London Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6HBNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing garage including insertion of front window following removal of garage door and raising roof to facilitate garage conversion. Erection of open-sided front porch and pitched roof above existing front bay window.

Pending
5 Aug 202626/01964/FPH
57 Pondcroft Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DENorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing side/rear element.

Withdrawn
Small
App for Non-Material Amendments
4 Aug 20263/26/1090/NMA
14 Foldingshott Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SREast Hertfordshire

Non-material amendment to 3/26/0652/HH, changes from a flat roof to a pitched roof incorporating rooflights

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
3 Aug 202626/01625/FPH
27 Lytton Fields Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BANorth Hertfordshire

Enlargement of existing front dormer windows and insertion of 2 no. front rooflights. Insertion of rear box dormer with 2 no. Juliette balconies. Replacement flat roof above existing rear element and demolition of existing conservatory. Front porch extension and alterations to fenestration.

Permitted
31 Jul 202626/01923/FPH
23 Watton Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6AHNorth Hertfordshire

Rear roof extension including insertion of rear dormer window and side rooflights to facilitate additional accommodation at first floor level following removal of existing rear dormer window.

Pending
15 Jul 202626/01579/FPH
64 Stockens Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DQNorth Hertfordshire

Replace existing windows to front, side and rear elevations.

Permitted
9 Jul 20263/26/0976/VAR
13 Burnham Green Road Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SEEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/25/1635/FUL/Dated 01/04/2026) for (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 1 x detached replacement dwelling incorporating an air source heat pump and erection of a bin/cycle store). The amendments include changes to the design to indicate section of render and two sets of patio doors to rear

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
6 Jul 202626/01555/FPH
76 Pondcroft Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DENorth Hertfordshire

Single storey side and rear extensions with car port following removal of existing detached rear garage and shed.

Pending
22 Jun 202626/01590/FPH
68 Stevenage Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NNNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of single storey detached outbuilding for recreation use.

Pending
18 Jun 20263/26/0745/HH
2A Raffin Park Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6RREast Hertfordshire

Conversion of the existing integral garage to habitable accommodation, and the construction of a single storey front extension to provide an attached garage with storage above, including a retaining wall and entrance gate, formation of a dropped kerb, installation of rooflights and solar panels, and alterations to fenestration

Pending
16 Jun 202626/01543/DOC
Nup End Industrial Estate Nup End Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6QJNorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by BNG Condition of planning permission reference 26/00260/FP granted 28.04.2026.

Pending
Medium
Screening Opinion
10 Jun 202626/00447/SCR
Land At Old Knebworth Lane Knebworth Herts SG3 6NLStevenage

Ref: 18089 We write on behalf of our client Xela Energy Ltd to formally request an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion from Stevenage Borough Council under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2017

Pending
8 Jun 202626/01483/NMA
27 Lytton Fields Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BANorth Hertfordshire

No raising of roof required, flat roof dormers (as existing design), Juliette balconies to rear dormer, extension of porch roof and no single storey rear extension as non-material amendment to planning permission reference 25/03244/FPH granted on 12.02.2026).

Pending
27 May 202626/01385/FPH
60 London Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6HJNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of attached single storey garage to side elevation following demolition of existing detached side single storey shed.

Pending
26 May 20263/26/0619/HH
12 Abbots Close Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6TAEast Hertfordshire

Removal of conservatory, part single/part two storey rear extension, garage conversion into habitable space including raising of roof, patio area and alterations to openings

Pending
19 May 20263/26/0652/HH
14 Foldingshott Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SREast Hertfordshire

Part single/part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration

Undecided
Small
Full Permission Householder
29 Apr 202626/00964/FPH
27 Stockens Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DQNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

Permitted
Small
Trees (Tree Preservation Order)
17 Apr 202626/01019/TPO
2 Church Gardens Stevenage Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6ARNorth Hertfordshire

2 x Hornbeam - Reduce by 3.5m height

Undecided
Small
Full Permission Householder
14 Apr 202626/00838/FPH
12 Stevenage Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6AWNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of front brick wall including brick piers, coping stones, metal railings, and vehicular access gate following removal of existing timber picket fence and vehicular gate.

Permitted
Small
Full Permission Householder
2 Apr 202626/00868/FPH
14 Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NLNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of existing ground floor side extension

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
1 Apr 202626/00862/FPH
53 Orchard Way Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BTNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Full Permission Householder
27 Mar 202626/00817/FPH
Larch House Old Knebworth Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6FSNorth Hertfordshire

Insertion of front bay window following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion into habitable accommodation. Front entrance porch and installation of side canopy. Insertion of rooflights to existing rear element roofslope. Alterations to fenestration. Erection of boundary wall/railings and installation of entrance gates.

Refused
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
12 Mar 202626/00659/LDCP
53 Orchard Way Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BTNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Trees (Conservation Area)
10 Mar 202626/00633/TCA
12 Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NLNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Oak - 2 -3 m Reduction (approx 30%). T2: Ash - Crown tidy and deadwood removal

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
6 Mar 2026X/26/0095/CND
1B Bramfield Road Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6RXEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of Condition 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) attached to 3/25/1746/HH

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
27 Feb 202626/00392/FP
Annexe At Cuckoo Hall 73 Park Lane Old Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PPNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of one self-build dwelling including ancillary annexe following demolition of existing dwelling to including parking, hard and soft landscaping and installation of rear swimming pool.

Refused
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Existing
25 Feb 202626/00383/LDCE
12 Stevenage Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6AWNorth Hertfordshire

Front boundary brick wall and installation of gate and fencing.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
20 Feb 202626/00260/FP
Nup End Industrial Estate Nup End Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6QJNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of building for general industrial use including car parking, refuse, cycle storage and landscaping.

Permitted
Small
Adjoining Authorities Consultation
18 Feb 202626/00452/ADJ
67 London Road Woolmer Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6HGNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extensions. NORTH HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL: ADJACENT AUTHORITY : CONSULTEE ONLY

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
9 Feb 202626/00341/FPH
31 Gun Road Gardens Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6EDNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of front and rear ground floor window following removal of existing garage doors and roller shutter to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation.

Permitted
Small
Non-Material Amendment
9 Feb 202626/00348/NMA
32 Stockens Dell Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6BGNorth Hertfordshire

Insertion of utility room rooflight (as Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 25/02928/FPH granted 08.01.2026).