20 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JR

1. 23 Mar 2023

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 19 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: No Objection

3. 28 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

• Land At Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire

  21/01228/TD Submitted 16 Apr 2021 37m away

  Installation of 15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works (as amended by plans received 22/05/21)

  Refused Telecoms 11 docs

• 10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP

  26/00913/TCA Submitted 8 Apr 2026 83m away

  Norway Maple - Crown reduction of approx 3m back to previous pruning points. Removal of minor deadwood and crossing branches, retaining a balanced natural crown.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 65 Upper Tilehouse Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2EE

  21/01471/TCA Submitted 7 May 2021 108m away

  T1 Apple - Reduce by 2m and shape. G1 2x Beech - Reduce the 4 overhanging stems

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 68 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JT

  26/00847/FPH Submitted 31 Mar 2026 109m away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element. Alterations to existing roof including replacement roof finish and insertion of front and rear rooflights to facilitate loft conversion. Alteration to fenestration including insertion of first floor side window.

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 6 42 Upper Tilehouse Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2EE

  24/02056/TCA Submitted 16 Sep 2024 120m away

  T1: Yew - Remove

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 16 Winston Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HB

  26/01991/FPH Submitted 10 Aug 2026 121m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Single storey front extension following demolition of existing front porch. Cladding to existing first floor front elevation and render to existing side elevation.

  Awaiting decision Extension Demolition
  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