Health Centre Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HF

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Hertfordshire took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 68 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JT

  26/00847/FPH Submitted 31 Mar 2026 142m away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element. Alterations to existing roof including replacement roof finish and insertion of front and rear rooflights to facilitate loft conversion. Alteration to fenestration including insertion of first floor side window.

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  22/03221/TCA Submitted 14 Dec 2022 149m away

  2x Sycamore - Reduce by 33%

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Lodge Elmside Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HB

  22/03136/NMA Submitted 5 Dec 2022 154m away

  Amendment to the sections and elevations following the lowering of the slab level by 200mm and change of external cladding material on southern elevation entry portal (as Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 22/00879/FPH granted 14.07.2022)

  Decided Amendments 15 docs

• 19 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TP

  22/03196/TCA Submitted 14 Dec 2022 167m away

  3x Sycamore - Reduce by 33%

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 22 West Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HZ

  23/00262/NMA Submitted 6 Feb 2023 174m away

  Amendment of material on dormer cheeks from slate to standing seam metal cladding colour dark grey (as Non-Material Amendment relating to planning permission 22/02519/FPH granted 05.12.2022)

  Decided Amendments Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 1 Bedford Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JG

  26/01286/FPH Submitted 18 May 2026 185m away

  Rear roof extension and insertion of front rooflights to create habitable accommodation at second floor level. First floor and single storey rear extensions including rear canopy following demolition of existing rear extensions. Alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02039/FP Awaiting decision

  77 Park Lane Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PP

  Erection of one detached three-bedroom dwelling including detached double garage with Air Source Heat Pump and soft and hard landscaping works following demolition of existing detached structures.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01924/FP Awaiting decision

  Former Big Cat Sanctuary Codicote Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9TU

  Erection of 109 residential dwellings with access, parking, hard and soft landscaping and public open space following demolition of all existing buildings and structures

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01915/FP Awaiting decision

  Former Pavilion Jacks Hill Farm Jacks Hill Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7EQ

  Conversion of the existing pavilion to form three 1-bed self-contained dwellings (Development already carried out).

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01724/FP Awaiting decision

  134 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QP

  Erection of two semi-detached 3-bed dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling and double garage including landscaping, parking , bin and bike storage and installation of two air source heat pumps. Installation of pedestrian access.

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/03184/FP Decided

  Mill Farm High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

  Conversion and extension of existing barn/outbuilding to create one two-bedroom dwelling. (amended plans received 05.02.2026).

  15 Jan 2026 Full applications