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Planning applications in SG5

We hold 1,854 planning applications for the SG5 postcode area, 353 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 52 days. The area is covered by North Hertfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, Wealden.

1,854
applications held
353
in the past year
92%
approved
52 days
median decision

Councils covering SG5

North Hertfordshire (1,265)Central Bedfordshire (587)Wealden (2)

Recent applications in SG5

Pending
18 Sept 202626/02195/AD
Land In Front Of 90 Hermitage Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DGNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of freestanding internally illuminated digital display screens (global street hub unit).

Pending
18 Sept 202626/02061/FP
Land In Front Of 90 Hermitage Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DGNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of freestanding internally illuminated digital display screens (global street hub unit).

Pending
17 Sept 202626/01853/FP
Old Grain Store Network Rail Yard Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RZNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of air conditioning unit and enclosure to existing north elevation.

Pending
15 Sept 202626/02141/FPH
56 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JENorth Hertfordshire

Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear element. External rendering.

Pending
15 Sept 202626/02319/TCA
21B Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JWNorth Hertfordshire

T1 & T2 Yew - Reduce by 50%

Pending
14 Sept 202626/02049/FP
Hitchin Rugby Football Club King George V Playing Field Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XLNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of floodlights and 6 lighting columns.

Pending
9 Sept 202626/02163/LDCP
28 Convent Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QNNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of no.3 rooflights to existing front and box dormer to existing rear roofslope to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation. Lower existing rear roof ridge height.

Pending
9 Sept 202626/02140/FPH
Parthon Holwell Road Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3SLNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey front and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration including infill of side door. Erection of detached bike/bin store in front garden.

Pending
9 Sept 202626/01861/FPH
Meadow Cottage 24 Charlton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AENorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear orangery extension with glazed roof lantern. Extension and alterations to existing roof including insertion of rooflight to side roofslope, enlargement of existing rear dormer window including insertion of Juliet balcony and first floor rear roof canopy.

Pending
8 Sept 202626/02258/NMA
Land On The North Side Of Pirton Road Holwell Hertfordshire SG5 3SNNorth Hertfordshire

Omission of the decorative chimney stacks and brick soldier course detailing shown on the approved elevations to Plots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (as Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 24/01620/S73 granted 03.09.2024)

Pending
8 Sept 202626/02248/DOC
Land To The Rear 34 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UUNorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 1 (BNG) of planning application reference 25/01094/FP granted on 19.02.2026.

Pending
8 Sept 202626/01925/FPH
3 Waterloo Lane Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3STNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of gazebo in rear garden.

Pending
7 Sept 202626/02240/TCA
Gregans House 34 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HFNorth Hertfordshire

T1 ,T2: Ash - To raise and reduce canopy and all heavy loading branches to a minimum clearance of 3m from ground level

Pending
4 Sept 202626/01887/FP
Pirton Hall Shillington Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3HBNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of two detached dwellings with detached doubles garages following demotion of existing detached garage. Single storey side extension, front infill extension, first floor rear balcony and alterations to fenestration to existing coach house to provide one 3-bed dwelling and erection of detached double garage to serve the coach house. Erection of attached garage to serve Pirton Hall following part demolition of Pirton Hall. Installation of soft and hard landscaping works.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/02310/DOC
Land To The East Of 2 West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3RANorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by condition 6 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference no 25/03153/FP granted 23.06.2026.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/02221/DOC
Land To The East Of 2 West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3RANorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by condition 3 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference no 25/03153/FP granted 23.06.2026.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/02217/TCA
Suite 4A 30 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LENorth Hertfordshire

T1: London Plane - Reduce by 30%.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/01589/FPH
20 High View Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HLNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey side extension to existing detached garden room to facilitate conversion into ancillary annexe following demolition of existing detached shed.

Pending
3 Sept 202626/02213/TCA
Whitings Court Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EJNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Sorbus - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T2: Robina - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T3: Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 3m. Remove epicormic growth

Pending
3 Sept 202626/02092/FPH
31 York Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XBNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension. Installation of no.2 front roof lights and L-shaped rear dormer window to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration.

Pending
2 Sept 202626/02201/FPH
80 Balmoral Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XQNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension following removal of existing pitched roof. Front porch extension and external rendering to existing rear element

Pending
28 Aug 202626/02172/DOC
Land On The South Of Oughtonhead Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2NANorth Hertfordshire

Condition 15 (Archaeological WSI) as details reserved by condition of planning permission 23/00563/FP granted 22.04.2025

Pending
28 Aug 202626/02179/FPH
51 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JENorth Hertfordshire

Part two storey and part single storey side extension following removal of detached shed. Replacement of existing roof tiles and alterations to first floor rear fenestration.

Pending
Small
Trees
28 Aug 202626/02177/TCA
Ashurst Wratten Road East Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2ASNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Sycamore - Fell to ground level. T2: Holly - Reduce by 1-2m all round. T3: Yew - Cut back and prune by 1-2m all round to maintain size and shape. T4: Holm Oak - Crown reduce by 2-3m all round to maintain size and shape. T5: Robinia - Crown reduce by 1-2m all round to maintain size and shape.

Permitted
27 Aug 202626/02152/EC
26 St Katherines Close Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3XSNorth Hertfordshire

The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus. Installation of 9m medium Wooden Pole.

Pending
27 Aug 202626/02148/LDCP
3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HENorth Hertfordshire

Hipped to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer with glass balustrade to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space. Insertion of 2nd floor side window (obscured). Removal of existing chimneys.

Pending
Small
Trees
25 Aug 202626/02132/TCA
4 Walnut Tree Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PXNorth Hertfordshire

T1: Willow: Re-pollard back to previous pollard points. T2: Willow: Re-pollard back to previous pollard points. Sever ivy at the base.

Pending
Small
Full
25 Aug 202626/01998/FPH
69 Bearton Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UGNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey side and rear extension. Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer window and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration

Pending
19 Aug 202626/01804/FPH
6 Westbury Farm Close Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3FLNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of detached timber framed outbuilding to rear garden following demolition of existing detached outbuilding.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/01937/FP
Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HXNorth Hertfordshire

Decarbonisation works including provision of secondary glazing to existing windows, the provision of insulation to the roof void above the main hall, replacement of mechanical plant including the removal of gas boilers and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

Pending
18 Aug 202626/01938/LBC
Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HXNorth Hertfordshire

Decarbonisation works including provision of secondary glazing to existing windows, the provision of insulation to the roof void above the main hall, replacement of mechanical plant including the removal of gas boilers and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

Pending
18 Aug 202626/01799/FPH
19 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear conservatory

Pending
17 Aug 202626/01819/FP
Health Centre Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HFNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of air source heat pump and acoustic enclosure.

Pending
17 Aug 202626/01818/LBC
The Green Man 5 High Street Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3ARNorth Hertfordshire

Timber frame to front left gable exposed (works already carried out). Structural timber interventions to support existing framing and rebuild brick infill panels where required. Apply wood fibre boarding before lime-rendering and externally redecorating.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/02048/FP
29 - 30 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LANorth Hertfordshire

Raise existing roof ridge height of both properties and insertion of rear dormer windows and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft spaces into habitable accommodation. Single storey rear extension to no.29 following demolition of existing rear element.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/01932/AD
26 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1ATNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of one external non-illuminated mounted fascia sign following removal of existing sign. (Development already completed).

Pending
14 Aug 202626/01921/FPH
12 High View Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HLNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension. Replacement rear dormer windows, replacement roof to existing front dormer window, insertion of front rooflights and installation of rear and side solar panels. Alterations to fenestration, external render and removal of chimneys.

Undecided
12 Aug 202626/02032/AD
11A - 11B Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JQNorth Hertfordshire

Installation of 1 no. halo effect illuminated fascia signage, 2 no. internally illuminated projecting signs, and 2 no. foil signs to entrance door glazing

Pending
11 Aug 202626/01831/FP
Land South Of 1 Arnold Close Hitchin HertfordshireNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of one 3-bed attached dwelling and creation of two car parking spaces including dropped kerb on land opposite.

Pending
11 Aug 202626/01838/LBC
28 Tilehouse Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2DYNorth Hertfordshire

Remove existing roof coverings, install membrane and re-batten followed by reroofing using natural slates. Associated roof and chimney repairs and install 2no. slate vents to serve existing soil pipes.

Permitted
10 Aug 202626/01991/FPH
16 Winston Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HBNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey front extension following demolition of existing front porch. Cladding to existing first floor front elevation and render to existing side elevation.

Permitted
7 Aug 202626/01986/DOC
Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin HertfordshireNorth Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 24 (EV Recharging Infrastructure Condition) of outline application 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024

Pending
7 Aug 202626/01782/LBC
93A Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NQNorth Hertfordshire

Part demolition of internal side wall and removal of door and window to create an open space area and removal of rear bi-fold door.

Permitted
6 Aug 202626/01972/NMA
Land On The South Of Oughtonhead Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2NANorth Hertfordshire

Reduce the number of solar panels shown on the approved plans to two per dwelling across the development, except for Plots 32 and 33 (as Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 23/00563/FP granted 22.04.2025)

Pending
Small
Full Permission Householder
3 Aug 202626/01773/FPH
4 Westbury Farm Close Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3FLNorth Hertfordshire

Erection of detached gazebo to rear garden.

Permitted
Small
Trees (Tree Preservation Order)
31 Jul 202626/01909/TPO
16 - 32 Tudor Court Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BENorth Hertfordshire

T1: Redwood - Remove dead branches low In crown. T2: Elm - crown lift by 4m. T3, T4: Conifer - face up as hard as possible whilst retaining the greenery, whole height. T5: Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 3m. T6: Laurel - Reduce height by 2m. T7: Holy - Cut back from building by 1m. T8: Oak - Cut back from building by 1m. T9: Hornbeam - Crown lift by 2m. T10: Sycamore - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T11: Conifer - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T12: Hornbeam - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T13: Sycamore - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T14: Sycamore - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T15: Yew - crown lift by 4m over development side. T16: Oak - crown lift by 4m over development side. T17: Yew - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T18: Holly - Crown lift by 4m over development side. T19: Yew - Crown lift by 4m over development side. G1: Conifers and Sycamores - Crown lift by 3m whole length

Pending
Small
Trees (Tree Preservation Order)
30 Jul 202626/01903/TPO
11 Convent Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QNNorth Hertfordshire

Douglas Fir - Up to a 5m reduction

Undecided
30 Jul 202626/01802/FPH
30 Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XJNorth Hertfordshire

Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension and front canopy following demolition of existing detached garage, single storey rear element and rear conservatory.

Permitted
30 Jul 202626/01662/FPH
Riverbank Charlton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AENorth Hertfordshire

Single storey rear extension, alterations to existing fenestration and replace existing raised terrace with hard landscaping, following demolition of existing rear element.

Permitted
30 Jul 202626/01793/FP
Units 1 - 5 Rear Of 93-95 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NQNorth Hertfordshire

Single storey extension to existing east elevation.