20 - 34 Grove Road Hitchin SG5 1SE

1. 30 Nov 2005

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 5 Dec 2005

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2006

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

North Hertfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZ

  26/01799/FPH Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear conservatory (amended plans received 08.10.26)

  Decided Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Grove Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1SE

  22/03230/FPH Submitted 14 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZ

  23/00336/FPH Submitted 10 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension, insertion of rooflights and installation of solar panels (as amended by plans received 09/03/2023).

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• The Studio 29F Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QU

  22/03179/FP Submitted 9 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor storage space into two bedrooms. External alterations to replace garage door with window on the South elevation and insertion of additional door on the North elevation, enlargement of existing rear dormer window to accommodate kitchen/living area at first floor level. Formation of screened area to accommodate bins and bicycles.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 35 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZ

  26/00861/LDCP Submitted 21 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Alterations to roof including rear box dormer window and two front rooflight to facilitate loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Anderson House Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RA

  24/02173/FP Submitted 10 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from care home (use class C2) to supported hostel accommodation (sui generis) and provision of additional car parking, refuse/recycling store and cycle storage. Erection of single storey store (as amended by plan nos. 1300-S2-P04, 1350-S2-P03 (002), 1181-S2-P06 and CCTV layout plans received 13.11.2024)

  Granted Full applications 33 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00298/FP Decided

  Hobbs Close Garage London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ

  Erection of one detached 4-bed dwelling following demolition of existing garage building as revision of previously approved planning permission 21/00298/FP granted 26.03.2021.

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01022/FP Awaiting decision

  Service Station Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UG

  Installation of parcel lockers following removal of existing locker and installation of paved pathway.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02400/FP Awaiting decision

  Greenbanks London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ

  Erection of four dwellings including cycle storage, parking, hard and soft landscaping, and alterations to access layout following demolition of existing dwelling and other buildings.

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02392/FP Awaiting decision

  Land South Of 14 High Street Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7LB

  Erection of one detached self-build dwelling including parking, cycle store, bin store, Air Source Heat Pump, alterations to ground levels and soft and hard landscaping.

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01937/FP Decided

  Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

  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)

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications