32 Benslow Rise Hitchin SG4 9QY

1. 16 Jun 2005

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 4 Jul 2005

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 24 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  24/02285/FPH Submitted 11 Oct 2024 65m away

  Part two storey and part single storey rear, first floor side extension; two storey front extension following demolition of existing conservatory. External insulation and render. (Revised plans submitted 15/11/2024).

  Decided Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 53 - 55 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire

  21/02129/DOC Submitted 7 Jul 2021 92m away

  Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) as attached to Section 73 Application 20/00293/S73 granted on appeal on 08.10.2020

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  23/00173/LDCP Submitted 25 Jan 2023 122m away

  Widening of existing vehicular crossover following removal of section of front garden wall to create an additional car-parking space

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs

• 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  23/00118/FPH Submitted 17 Jan 2023 122m away

  Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Alterations to rear roof including insertions hipped roofs above existing rear extensions

  Decided Householder Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  26/00732/NCS Submitted 10 Apr 2026 133m away

  Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6.03 metres

  Granted Outline Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  26/01691/FPH Submitted 15 Jul 2026 138m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Two storey front extension. Part two storey and part single storey rear and side extensions including rear dormer window following demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of detached outbuilding. Soft and hard landscaping to rear garden to include raised patio area with fencing, alterations to ground levels and erection of retaining wall.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• 26/01469/LDCP Granted

  30 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD

  Single storey rear extension. Extension to rear patio.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01459/LDCP Granted

  80 Balmoral Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XQ

  Single storey rear extension and insertion of three rooflights to existing rear element. Front porch extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01426/LDCP Granted

  25 Balmoral Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XG

  Insertion of rear box dormer and installation of 3 rooflights to front roof slope to facilitate conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01301/LDCP Granted

  47 Bingen Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PR

  Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01247/LDCP Granted

  47 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  Erection of single storey detached outbuilding.

  20 May 2026 Lawful development