26/01338/LDCP

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 26/01338/FP Awaiting decision

  1-9 Firs Close Hitchin Hertfordshire

  Installation of external cladding following removal of existing wall tiles on the front and rear elevations

  20 Jul 2026 0m away Full applications
• 21/01822/FPH Decided

  97 Symonds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JJ

  Single storey front extension, insertion of rooflights to front and rear elevation roofslope to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation

  10 Jun 2021 37m away Householder
• 26/00393/FP Awaiting decision

  Firs Hotel Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TY

  Erection of nine dwellings following demolition of existing hotel including landscaping and widening of existing vehicular access (amended plans received 18/6/2026).

  10 Mar 2026 39m away Full applications
• 26/00571/FP Awaiting decision

  Shell Petrol Station Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TY

  Erection of retail building,detached bin store and installation of two machine jet washes following demolition of the existing outbuilding, canopy link and plant room. Provision of two car parking spaces.

  26 Mar 2026 78m away Full applications
• 26/01367/LDCP Granted

  75 Symonds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JJ

  Single storey rear extension.

  25 May 2026 113m away Lawful development
• 04/01758/1 Decided

  36 Bedford Road Hitchin SG5 2TY

  Two storey building to provide 4 one bedroom flats, 5 parking spaces, bin store, following demolition of existing dwelling

  4 Nov 2004 167m away Full applications

• 26/01621/LDCP Granted

  21 Danesbury Park Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9SH

  Two storey rear extension following removal of existing single storey rear elements

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01501/LDCP Granted

  56 Grays Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HJ

  Erection of detached single storey rear garden room

  24 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01293/LDCP Refused

  35 Dacre Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QJ

  Insertion of rear dormer window with Juliet barrier and two front rooflights

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01557/LDCP Granted

  11 Matthew Gate Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EQ

  Insertion of rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and 2 no. front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01672/LDCP Refused

  3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE

  Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer window and second floor side window to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation.

  2 Jul 2026 Lawful development