63 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

1. 15 Aug 2024

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 7 Oct 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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• Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  26/02216/TPO Submitted 3 Sep 2026 44m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  26/01691/FPH Submitted 15 Jul 2026 76m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  26/00732/NCS Submitted 10 Apr 2026 87m away

  Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6.03 metres

  Granted Outline Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  23/00143/FP Submitted 22 Feb 2023 89m away

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

  Decided Full applications 16 docs

• 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  23/00173/LDCP Submitted 25 Jan 2023 108m away

  Widening of existing vehicular crossover following removal of section of front garden wall to create an additional car-parking space

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs

• 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  23/00118/FPH Submitted 17 Jan 2023 108m away

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

  Decided Householder Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 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