20 Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AU

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that North Hertfordshire is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 29 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/00704/FPH Submitted 31 Mar 2026 53m away

  Single storey rear extension and front porch. Extension to existing rear hardscaping patio area.

  Decided Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AU

  19/02664/NMA Submitted 6 Nov 2019 53m away

  Alteration of Gable ended roof to hip pitched roof on rear elevation to harmonise roof design and achieve improved drainage to eaves gutters for building regulations. To render 2 No. walls above ground floor window/door level to conceal uneven match in brickwork from past to present works, to match in with an existing band of render on the property. An aesthetic improvement To change the proposed external window/door frame colour from white to anthracite grey RAL 7016, due to client's preference (as a non material amendment to planning permission reference 19/01178/FPH granted on 02.07.2019)

  Decided Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• The White House Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BB

  26/01336/FPH Submitted 4 Jun 2026 80m away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element and relocation of existing rear outbuilding.

  Decided Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/02106/TPO Submitted 24 Aug 2026 88m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  T1: Field Maple - Pollard to fence. T2: Ash - Sever and remove bulk of ivy and reduce unbalanced limbs overhanging highway. T3: Oak - Sever ivy at approximately 15ft and remove bulk of ivy. Remove deadwood. T4: Scots Pine - Fell to ground level. T6: Ash - Reduce large limb overhanging neighbour and sever ivy at ground level. T8: Larch - Reduce canopy over neighbouring property but pollarding or removal might be required if works confirm tree actually fully unsound due to disease. T11: Horse Chestnut - Reduce canopy in line to avoid contact with house at 1a Dale Close.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• New Redwood Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX

  24/02010/FPH Submitted 9 Sep 2024 89m away

  Erection of attached side garden store; alterations to fenestration on rear elevation and insertion of solar panels to existing dwelling and outbuildings. Alterations to existing garage to facilitate part garage conversion

  Decided Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX

  26/02198/TPO Submitted 1 Sep 2026 110m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Silver Birch - Remove.

  Awaiting decision Trees