Planning application
3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01672/LDCP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01672/LDCP
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 2 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Hitchin Priory Ward
- Parish
- Hitchin
- Postcode
- SG5 2HE
Site history
Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02148/LDCP Awaiting decision
3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Hipped to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer with glass balustrade to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space. Insertion of 2nd floor side window (obscured). Removal of existing chimneys.
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26/01451/FPH Decided
3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Single storey side extension, raise roof height of existing garage and rear element and alterations to existing first floor side fenestration.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jul 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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27 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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30 Jul 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Registered.
What this refusal means
North Hertfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on North Hertfordshire's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
93% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Hipped to gable roof extension and insertion of rear dormer with glass balustrade to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space. Insertion of 2nd floor side window (obscured). Removal of existing chimneys.
Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1 -
3 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Single storey side extension, raise roof height of existing garage and rear element and alterations to existing first floor side fenestration.
Decided Extension Windows or glazingSmall domestic -
5 Westfield Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HE
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear elements. Insertion of rear garage door.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition 6 docsSmall domestic -
17 Grays Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HG
Erection of a single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear conservatory
Refused ExtensionSmall domestic -
18 Grays Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HG
Single storey side infill extension and replace existing attached front elevation garage door with a window and entrance door to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 15 docsSmall domestic -
15 Grays Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HG
Erection of detached rear garden room and store with log burner/flue and solar roof panels.
Refused Householder 6 docsSmall domestic