37 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZ

1. 10 Feb 2023

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 24 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 28 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 35 Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QZ

  26/00861/LDCP Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 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

• 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

• Anderson House Florence Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RA

  24/02173/FP Submitted 10 Oct 2024 50 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

• 48 Kings Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RD

  21/01474/FPH Submitted 17 May 2021 50 yards away

  Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and insertion of rooflight to existing side elevation roofslope

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 55 Kings Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RD

  26/01073/FPH Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to existing roof including raised ridge height and Insertion of rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation (as amended by plans received 02/07/2026)

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 13 docs
  Domestic

• 56 Kings Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RD

  26/00632/FPH Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Raise existing roof ridge height, insertion of L-shaped box dormer to rear roofslope and 3No. rooflights to existing front roofslope to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation following removal of existing chimney stack.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 12 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01998/FPH Awaiting decision

  69 Bearton Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UG

  Single storey side and rear extension. Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer window and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/00371/FPH Granted

  12 Dale Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AS

  Replacement raised hipped roof and insertion of front rooflight and two rear dormers to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation. Two storey and part single storey side and rear extensions and front porch following demolition of existing side and rear extensions. Alterations to fenestration to include insertion of first floor side window. External cladding and Installation of rear raised patio and steps.

  Received 10 Feb, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01940/FPH Awaiting decision

  Old Hammers Mill End Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0TA

  Two storey rear extension

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/00904/FPH Granted

  4 Leete Place Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DX

  Single storey side and rear extension, open-sided front porch, replacement roof including installation of rooflights, removal of chimney and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition of existing store. Installation of vehicular access via dropped kerb and vehicle crossover including hardstanding to provide No.2 parking spaces.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01380/FPH Granted

  15 Ninesprings Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9NQ

  Part two storey and part single storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing side element and rear conservatory. Front porch, alterations to fenestration and hard and soft landscaping works. External cladding and rendering.

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder