Planning application
29 - 30 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Raise existing roof ridge height of both properties and insertion of rear dormer windows and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft spaces into habitable accommodation. Single storey rear extension to no.29 following demolition of existing rear element.
As published by the council, reference 26/02048/FP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02048/FP
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Hitchin Oughton Ward
- Parish
- Hitchin
- Postcode
- SG5 2LA
Comment by 2 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on North Hertfordshire's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00948/FP Withdrawn
29 - 30 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA
Raise existing roof ridge height of both properties and insertion of rear dormer windows and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft spaces into habitable accommodation. Single storey rear extension to no.29 following demolition of existing rear element.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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14 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 October 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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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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