23/00173/LDCP

1. 25 Jan 2023

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 13 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 24 Jul 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

• 23/00118/FPH Decided

  2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

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

  17 Jan 2023 0m away Householder
• 26/01691/FPH Awaiting decision

  55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  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.

  15 Jul 2026 27m away Householder
• 22/03227/FPH Decided

  29 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RE

  Increase width of rear dormer (previously approved under planning permission 22/01710/FPH), replacement front door, resurfacing of front pathway and addition of front garden boundary fencing incorporating gate, following removal of existing fencing and hedge.

  4 Jan 2023 189m away Householder
• 23/00143/FP Decided

  Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  Proposed new MRI hardstanding area and associated canopy, lighting and landscaping

  22 Feb 2023 191m away Full applications
• 24/01926/FPH Decided

  24 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RE

  Replacement ground floor front bay window and window sill; first floor front window and ground floor rear window.

  3 Oct 2024 222m away Householder
• 23/00050/NCS Granted

  3 Dacre Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QJ

  Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 3.58 metres

  22 Feb 2023 248m away Outline

• 26/01621/LDCP Granted

  21 Danesbury Park Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9SH

  Two storey rear extension following removal of existing single storey rear elements

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01501/LDCP Granted

  56 Grays Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HJ

  Erection of detached single storey rear garden room

  24 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01293/LDCP Refused

  35 Dacre Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QJ

  Insertion of rear dormer window with Juliet barrier and two front rooflights

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01557/LDCP Granted

  11 Matthew Gate Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EQ

  Insertion of rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and 2 no. front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01672/LDCP Refused

  3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE

  Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer window and second floor side window to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation.

  2 Jul 2026 Lawful development