55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 12 May 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 9 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

  26/01691/FPH Submitted 15 Jul 2026 14m 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

• 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

  23/00173/LDCP Submitted 25 Jan 2023 27m 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 27m 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

• Benslow Music Trust Little Benslow Hills Ibberson Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

  26/01479/5DN Submitted 8 Jun 2026 65m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Emergency safety works that need to be carried out as soon as possible on a Black Mulberry tree

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Benslow Music Trust Little Benslow Hills Ibberson Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

  26/02220/TPO Submitted 4 Sep 2026 65m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 63 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  24/01822/FPH Submitted 15 Aug 2024 87m away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

  Decided Householder Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01256/SO Decided

  Land Off Claybush Road Ashwell Hertfordshire

  EIA Screening Request

  14 May 2026 Outline
• 26/01238/NCS Granted

  162 Wymondley Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QJ

  Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6 metres

  18 May 2026 Outline
• 26/01131/PIP Granted

  Land At The Rear Of 25 Danesbury Park Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9SH

  Erection of up to 2 dwellings and associated infrastructure

  30 Apr 2026 Outline
• 26/01172/NCS Granted

  45 Gower Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DU

  Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 4.10 metres

  5 May 2026 Outline
• 26/01154/PIP Withdrawn

  Land To The West Of Hay Farm Police Row Therfield Hertfordshire

  Erection of between 7 and 9 dwellings

  12 May 2026 Outline