Planning application
10 Kershaws Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AQ
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Part single storey and part two storey rear extension with first floor Juliet balcony. Rear box dormer with Juliet balcony and no.3 front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation following demolition of existing rear element. Single storey front extension and side entrance canopy and alterations to fenestration including insertion of one additional first floor front window with repositioning of existing first floor front window. External raised decking and alterations to ground levels to rear garden.
As published by the council, reference 26/01783/FPH
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01783/FPH
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 16 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Hitchin Highbury Ward
- Parish
- Hitchin
- Postcode
- SG4 9AQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jul 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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