17 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

1. 14 Dec 2022

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 19 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: No Objection

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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 19 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  22/03196/TCA Submitted 14 Dec 2022 18m away

  3x Sycamore - Reduce by 33%

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 29 - 30 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA

  26/00948/FP Submitted 6 May 2026 65m away

  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.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  23/00440/FPH Submitted 23 Feb 2023 71m away

  Insertion of rear dormer windows and one rooflight to front roofslope to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 1 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

  26/01286/FPH Submitted 18 May 2026 82m away

  Rear roof extension and insertion of front rooflights to create habitable accommodation at second floor level. First floor and single storey rear extensions including rear canopy following demolition of existing rear extensions. Alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

  24/01569/FPH Submitted 5 Aug 2024 89m away

  Single storey front extension to existing garage to link garage with main dwelling and alterations to garage roof.

  Decided Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 10 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA

  23/00134/FPH Submitted 25 Jan 2023 94m away

  Front porch extension (revised plans received 20/03/2023)

  Decided Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02220/TPO Awaiting decision

  Benslow Music Trust Little Benslow Hills Ibberson Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

  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.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02217/TCA Awaiting decision

  Suite 4A 30 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LE

  T1: London Plane - Reduce by 30%.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02216/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  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.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02213/TCA Awaiting decision

  Whitings Court Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EJ

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

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02214/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Orchard Fore Street Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7AS

  2x Conifer - Remove

  3 Sep 2026 Trees