1a Priory Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BH

1. 19 Jul 2021

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 17 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 18 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

• 14 Priory Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BH

  26/01654/FPH Submitted 20 Jul 2026 92m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Two storey front extension with open sided front porch, insertion of rear roof gable window and roof lights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation. Installation of solar panels and erection of detached rear garden gazebo.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 21 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/02106/TPO Submitted 24 Aug 2026 101m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• 29 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/00704/FPH Submitted 31 Mar 2026 102m away

  Single storey rear extension and front porch. Extension to existing rear hardscaping patio area.

  Decided Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  21/01477/TPO Submitted 10 May 2021 106m away

  Larch - Remove

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Rose View Cottage Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BG

  26/01681/LDCE Submitted 2 Jul 2026 133m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Continued use of land as a domestic residential garden.

  Awaiting decision

• 22 Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AU

  19/02664/NMA Submitted 6 Nov 2019 142m away

  Alteration of Gable ended roof to hip pitched roof on rear elevation to harmonise roof design and achieve improved drainage to eaves gutters for building regulations. To render 2 No. walls above ground floor window/door level to conceal uneven match in brickwork from past to present works, to match in with an existing band of render on the property. An aesthetic improvement To change the proposed external window/door frame colour from white to anthracite grey RAL 7016, due to client's preference (as a non material amendment to planning permission reference 19/01178/FPH granted on 02.07.2019)

  Decided Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 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