31 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QU

1. 7 Oct 2024

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 3 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Conditional Permission

3. 18 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.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 45 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QU

  24/02180/LDCP Submitted 30 Sep 2024 61m away

  Single storey rear extension. Replace existing front garage door with window to facilitate garage conversion into office space.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 51 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QU

  24/02366/FPH Submitted 30 Oct 2024 90m away

  Single storey front porch extension. Insertion of front ground floor window and alterations to fenestration on existing side elevation following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion into study and utility.

  Decided Householder Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QT

  21/02126/LDCP Submitted 13 Jul 2021 112m away

  Replace existing detached garage door with a window, doors to side elevation and replace existing roof to facilitate conversion of garage into a hobby room and store

  Withdrawn Lawful development Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 10 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QT

  21/02230/FPH Submitted 21 Jul 2021 112m away

  Replace existing garage door, insertion of windows and replace existing flat roof of existing detached garage to facilitate conversion for use as a hobby room

  Decided Householder Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Domestic

• Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ

  25/01420/FP Submitted 24 Jun 2025 186m away

  Change of use and external alterations to former agricultural buildings comprising grade II listed threshing barn and non-listed courtyard buildings. Partial demolition of courtyard building between proposed Units 1 and 2 to facilitate access. Single-storey rear extension to facilitate Unit 10. Subdivision and two-storey rear extension to farmhouse to form Units 11 and 12. Erection of new building for two dwellings (Units 13 and 14). Partial demolition and modify building for cycle storage to Units 2 to 8 inclusive. Erection of building to accommodate 2 car port spaces for Unit 5 and refuse storage for Units 2-8 inclusive. Detached bin enclosure / cycle store buildings for Units 9 - 14 inclusive. Hard and soft landscaping in association with the provision of private and communal space. Boundary treatment, installation of 14no. EV charging points, installation of solar PV array on south facing roof slopes of Unit 14 and both the cycle and refuse storage buildings serving Units 2 -8 including provision of BNG area.

  Decided Full applications Extension Demolition 68 docs
  Several homes

• Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ

  25/01383/LBC Submitted 24 Jun 2025 186m away

  Internal and external alterations to threshing barn to facilitate change of use to 2no. self-contained dwellings (Unit 3 to also include adjacent unlisted, single-storey courtyard building).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 33 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