Planning application
26/01691/FPH
55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01691/FPH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
15 Jul 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
-
24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
23/00173/LDCP Granted
2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX
Widening of existing vehicular crossover following removal of section of front garden wall to create an additional car-parking space
-
23/00118/FPH Decided
2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Alterations to rear roof including insertions hipped roofs above existing rear extensions
-
23/00143/FP Decided
Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ
Proposed new MRI hardstanding area and associated canopy, lighting and landscaping
-
22/03227/FPH Decided
29 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RE
Increase width of rear dormer (previously approved under planning permission 22/01710/FPH), replacement front door, resurfacing of front pathway and addition of front garden boundary fencing incorporating gate, following removal of existing fencing and hedge.
-
24/02535/TPO Granted
14 The Finches Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PB
T1: Beech - Reduce by 3m and shape. T2: Apple - Reduce by 3m. T3: Laurel -Trim and shape. T4 : Robinia - Trim and shape
-
24/01926/FPH Decided
24 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RE
Replacement ground floor front bay window and window sill; first floor front window and ground floor rear window.
Other householder applications
In North Hertfordshire
-
26/01610/FPH Awaiting decision
42 Green Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1EA
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extensions following demolition of existing conservatory, detached garage and outbuildings. Insertion of rooflights to existing side roofslopes. Alterations to front fenestration including insertion of second floor front windows.
-
26/01490/FPH Decided
7 Bramfield Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QA
Single storey front and rear extensions following demolition of existing rear element. Insertion of ground floor side window.
-
26/01512/FPH Granted
88 Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XR
Two storey and part single storey rear extension, single storey front extension following demolition of existing front entrance porch. Alterations to existing detached garage fenestration to facilitate partial garage conversion into habitable accommodation (as amended by plans rec'd 30 July 2026).
-
26/01417/FPH Decided
29 Ashfield Drive Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1GP
Single storey rear extension. Installation of retaining walls and alterations to ground levels in rear garden.
-
26/01482/FPH Decided
84 Howard Drive Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2DG
Two storey rear extension, installation of obscure glazed side facing first floor window. Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including raising flat roof and installation of doors and glazing to front and rear elevations. Hard landscaping.