Planning applications in SG4
We hold 2,067 planning applications for the SG4 postcode area, 366 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 53 days. The area is covered by North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, Rotherham.
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Recent applications in SG4
Erection of side/rear static modular MRI unit and single storey link corridor extension to the main lodge including installation of bollards and access ramp following removal of existing mobile MRI unit.
T1: Apple - Fell to ground level. T2: Cherry - Remove left stem.
Erection of four dwellings including landscaping, parking, cycle stores and installation of four air source heat pumps. Creation of vehicular access off Lower Road.
Reserved Matters for - Construction of Phase 2a residential comprising 157 dwellings, associated road, drainage, servicing/utilities infrastructure, landscaping and open space. Partial discharge of conditions 7 (Highways),10 (Waste Management, 11 (Landscaping) and 12 (Sustainability) pursuant to outline planning permission reference 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024 The outline application was EIA development and an ES was provided. An EIA update note is provided with this Reserved Matters application.
Insertion of two first floor windows to existing side elevation. Installation of external condensing air conditioning unit on side elevation. Hard landscaping works.
TG1: x 2 Black Thorns - Fell to ground level and eco-plugged.
Alterations to existing roof and structure including insertion of rooflights and replacement windows.
Alterations to existing roof and structure including insertion of rooflights and replacement windows. Internal alterations.
Single storey rear extension and installation of air source heat pump.
Insertion of rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation following removal of chimney.
Details reserved by Condition 25 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference 25/01420/FP granted on 07.08.2026.
T2: Laburnum - Remove.
T1: Laburnum - Remove.
Alterations to existing detached garage including raised roof height, side extension, alterations to fenestration and open-sided front porch to facilitate garage conversion into ancillary habitable accommodation.
Installation of freestanding , above ground swimming pool structure in rear garden
T2: Sycamore - Cut back to boundary. T5: 10x Pines - Crown reduction up to 30%.
Erection of a single dwelling and associated works, with all matters reserved except access.
T1: Common Walnut - Crown reduction 30%. T3: Beech - Cut back to boundary. T4: Pine - Cut back to boundary.
Revisions to approved plans relating to (i) northern loop road raised table location, (ii) revised details for sub-station, (iii) minor alteration to location of pumping station and associated landscaping (as Non-Material Amendment of planing permission 25/02794/RM granted 06.05.2026)
Single storey front and side extensions. Insertion of side box dormer and 4 no. rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation. Addition of solar panel array onto proposed side dormer flat roof and reposition of existing solar panels. Alterations to fenestration and removal of chimney. Repositioning and replacement of boundary fence alongside boundary and reinstatement of existing rear access to provide off-street parking space.
Change of use and conversion of existing outbuilding from industrial storage unit to skills training centre and associated gymnasium centre including Installation of air conditioning unit and alterations to fenestration and external cladding.
T1: Pine, T2, T3, T5: Conifer, T4: Lime, - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.
Insertion of front ground floor window following removal of existing garage door to facilitate conversion of attached garage into habitable accommodation and storage area.
T6: Horse Chestnut, T7: Fir, T8, T9: Hornbeam - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.
Part two storey, part first floor and part single storey rear extensions. Single storey front and side extensions including single storey link between main dwelling and existing detached garage. Alterations to existing garage fenestration to facilitate garage conversion into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration including insertion of two rooflights in north west roofslope. Hard landscaping works.
Single storey rear extension and rear roof extension including dormer window.
2x Conifer - Remove
Two storey, part first floor and single storey rear extension and single storey front extension. Alterations to fenestration.
Erection of 3 no. detached dwellings with garages following demolition of existing house and outbuildings. Formation of vehicular access onto the highway.
T1, T2, T4, T5: Conifer - Reduce by 50%. T3: Sycamore - Reduce by 30%.
Silver Birch - Remove.
Removal of condition 3 (obscure glaze side facing windows) of planning permission 25/02894/FPH granted 14.01.2026 - Replacement roof involving raising roof ridge height and change to roof form, 2 rear dormer windows and 5 front roof lights to facilitate addition of first floor to existing bungalow. Front porch canopy and alterations to fenestration
Installation of non-turf cricket pitch.
Replace windows to front (WG7, WG8, WG9, WF2, WF3, WF4), side (WG1, WG3) and rear (WG2, WG4, WG5, WG6, WF1) with timber 16mm double-glazed units and replace 2 no. door sets (DG1 and DG2) to rear.
Replace 2 no. windows to front (WG1 and WF1) with timber 16mm double-glazed units.
Conversion of the existing pavilion to form three 1-bed self-contained dwellings (Development already carried out).
Replace 1 no. window to front (WF1) with a timber 16mm double-glazed unit.
Erection of two semi-detached 3-bed dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling and double garage including landscaping, parking , bin and bike storage and installation of two air source heat pumps. Installation of pedestrian access.
T1: Lawson Cypress - Lift over garage roof by 1.5m . T2: Honey locust - Reduce lateral branches by 2.5m. T3: Field Maple - Remove subordinate stem over lawn area and sever Ivy at base. T4: Yew - Reduce lateral branches by 1.5m. T5: Yew - Reduce back to clear neighbours property by 2.5m. G1: Group Hazel - Reduce to around 2.5m above ground level
Ash - Reduce Lower Limbs by up to 3.5m. Tulip - Up to a 2.5m crown reduction. Plum - Fell, Process and Remove.
Two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear and side extensions and front porch following demolition of existing single storey rear element and attached side carport. Insertion of 1 no. rooflight to existing side roof slope and rear patio.
T1: Field Maple - Pollard to fence. T2: Ash - Sever and remove bulk of ivy and reduce unbalanced limbs overhanging highway. T3: Oak - Sever ivy at approximately 15ft and remove bulk of ivy. Remove deadwood. T4: Scots Pine - Fell to ground level. T6: Ash - Reduce large limb overhanging neighbour and sever ivy at ground level. T8: Larch - Reduce canopy over neighbouring property but pollarding or removal might be required if works confirm tree actually fully unsound due to disease. T11: Horse Chestnut - Reduce canopy in line to avoid contact with house at 1a Dale Close.
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing detached garage. Hard landscaping works
T1: London Plane - Pollard back to previous points. T2: Cypress - Reduce the height by 1.5m. Bring over the pathway up to 2m
Erection of equine storage building, relocation of existing field shelter and installation of concrete hardstanding
Raise roof height, insertion of rear dormer window and one front rooflight to facilitate loft conversion. Removal of chimney.
Front extension to barn and change of use to a single dwellinghouse
Oak - Trim by approx 25%.
Installation of up to 24 solar panels on the roof of the single storey rear extension
Field Maple - Trim by approx 20%.