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3 Spinney Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PD

Refused North Hertfordshire 24/02320/FPH Full Permission Householder

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Single storey front porch extension and insertion of two front dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion following demolition of existing porch.

As published by the council, reference 24/02320/FPH

Application record

Reference
24/02320/FPH
Type
Full Permission Householder
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused
Received
16 Oct 2024
Validated
16 Oct 2024
Decided
3 Dec 2024
Ward
Hitchin Highbury Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG4 9PD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Oct 2024

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 3 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 18 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

17 documents on file for this application

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What refusal means

The process from here

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

About householder applications

How this application type works

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

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  • 3 Spinney Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PD

    24/01724/FPH Submitted 2 Aug 2024 0m away

    Single storey front porch extension and Insertion of front dormer window to facilitate loft conversion following demolition of existing porch.

    Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 16 docs
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  • 3 Spinney Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PD

    24/01676/LDCP Submitted 30 Jul 2024 1m away

    Insertion of rear box dormer to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation. Insertion of one additional rooflight in existing south side elevation roof slope.

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 docs
  • 3 Spinney Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PD

    24/01714/NCS Submitted 14 Aug 2024 1m away

    Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 4.40m

    Granted Outline Extension 14 docs
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  • 1 Spinney Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PD

    26/01606/FPH Submitted 9 Jul 2026 17m away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

    Single storey side and front extension linking dwelling to existing detached garage and front porch extension with access steps following demolition of existing conservatory and porch. Insertion of two storey front bay window following removal of existing ground floor bay window. Alterations to fenestration. Installation of rear raised terrace and steps. Alterations to existing garage fenestration to facilitate partial conversion of garage into shower room.

    Awaiting decision Extension Demolition +1
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  • 12 Sorrel Garth Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PS

    21/01794/FPH Submitted 17 Jun 2021 70m away

    Part single storey part two storey rear extension, replace existing front elevation windows and door following partial demolition of existing rear extension

    Decided Householder Extension Demolition +1 10 docs
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  • 10 Girons Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PG

    21/01818/FPH Submitted 18 Jun 2021 86m away

    Two storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing attached double garage

    Refused Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
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    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

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    22 Apr 2026 Householder
  • 26/01380/FPH Decided

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    5 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 26/01414/FPH Decided

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    1 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 26/01062/FPH Decided

    47 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HN

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    22 May 2026 Householder