68 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

1. 3 Apr 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 8 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 58 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  21/01104/FPH Submitted 8 Apr 2021 38m away

  Single storey side extension, single storey rear partial reconstruction and partial new extension, insertion of rooflights to existing front and dormer to existing rear roofslopes to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation following partial demolition of existing rear extension

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  26/01772/FPH Submitted 11 Aug 2026 49m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing side element.

  Awaiting decision Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 61 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  22/03229/LDCP Submitted 14 Dec 2022 69m away

  Installation of flat roof and parapet following the removal of lean-to roof and insertion of oriel window to replace french doors on existing single storey rear extension (as amended by plans received 13.01.2023).

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 11 Bowlers End Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2EA

  21/01115/FPH Submitted 12 Apr 2021 76m away

  Erection of side elevation attached shed and replace existing attached garage door with a window to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation

  Decided Householder Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Outside Of 17 Bowlers End Lucas Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2EA

  23/00258/EC Submitted 2 Feb 2023 79m away

  Installation of 9m pole

  Granted 3 docs

• 11 Bowlers End Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2EA

  26/01458/FPH Submitted 16 Jun 2026 118m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Installation of no.2 dormer windows and no.1 rooflight to existing rear roofslope and no.3 rooflights to existing front roofslope to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation.

  Decided Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 26/01469/LDCP Granted

  30 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD

  Single storey rear extension. Extension to rear patio.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01459/LDCP Granted

  80 Balmoral Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XQ

  Single storey rear extension and insertion of three rooflights to existing rear element. Front porch extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01426/LDCP Granted

  25 Balmoral Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XG

  Insertion of rear box dormer and installation of 3 rooflights to front roof slope to facilitate conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01301/LDCP Granted

  47 Bingen Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PR

  Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01247/LDCP Granted

  47 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  Erection of single storey detached outbuilding.

  20 May 2026 Lawful development