26/01557/LDCP

1. 16 Jun 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

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

• 26/01556/FPH Awaiting decision

  11 Matthew Gate Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EQ

  Raising existing roof ridge height by 35 cm, insertion of rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and 3.no front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space.

  16 Jun 2026 1m away Householder
• 26/01588/FPH Awaiting decision

  14 Matthew Gate Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EQ

  Two storey with Juliet balcony and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory. Installation of first floor side window.

  2 Jul 2026 45m away Householder
• 26/01659/FPH Awaiting decision

  1 Matthew Gate Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EQ

  Part first floor and part two storey side extension above existing garage and alterations to front fenestration.

  17 Jul 2026 79m away Householder
• 23/00251/FPH Decided

  34 Blackhorse Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EG

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Insertion of rear dormer window and two rooflights in front roofslope to facilitate loft conversion.

  2 Feb 2023 154m away Householder
• 26/01217/FPH Decided

  12 Francis Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EJ

  Single storey rear extension.

  20 May 2026 208m away Householder
• 26/01766/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Acorns Blackhorse Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EG

  T1: Oak - Remove the large limb.

  14 Jul 2026 229m away Trees

• 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
• 26/01672/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
• 26/01554/LDCP Granted

  76 Pondcroft Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DE

  Insertion of L shaped rear dormer with Juliet balcony and 3 no. front roof lights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development