49 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

1. 5 Aug 2024

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 24 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Conditional Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

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• 10 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA

  23/00134/FPH Submitted 25 Jan 2023 10m away

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

  Decided Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

  26/01286/FPH Submitted 18 May 2026 26m 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

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

  26/00948/FP Submitted 6 May 2026 54m 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  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 8 docs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

• 38 Bedford Street Hitchin SG5 2JG

  03/01386/1HH Submitted 27 Aug 2003 76m away

  Part two, part single storey side extension and rear dormer window (as amplified by plan received 15/10/2003)

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 38 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

  19/02537/LDCP Submitted 23 Oct 2019 76m away

  Proposed part conversion of front lawn for off road parking space & proposed drop kerb

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 19 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  22/03196/TCA Submitted 14 Dec 2022 82m away

  3x Sycamore - Reduce by 33%

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/00371/FPH Decided

  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.

  10 Feb 2026 Householder
• 26/00904/FPH Decided

  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.

  22 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01380/FPH Decided

  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.

  5 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/01414/FPH Decided

  80 Willian Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0LT

  Replacement raised roof to facilitate additional accommodation at first floor level. Two storey rear extension following removal of existing shed. Alterations to fenestration and external render. Installation of front hardstanding and provision of two parking spaces.

  1 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/01062/FPH Decided

  47 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HN

  Two storey and part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element.

  22 May 2026 Householder