9 Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• New Redwood Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX

  24/02010/FPH Submitted 9 Sep 2024 45m 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

• 20 Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AU

  26/01995/FPH Submitted 10 Aug 2026 110m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Two storey front extensions and two storey side extension include first floor rear Juliet balcony following demolition of existing side element and chimney. Alterations to existing roof to include insertion of rooflights, front porch canopy and alterations to fenestration. Erection of detached garage and attached side shed. Hard landscaping works.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• 20 London Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EW

  24/02394/FPH Submitted 4 Nov 2024 127m away

  Single storey rear extension and front porch extension. Installation of front hardstanding and creation of vehicular access off London Road

  Decided Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/02106/TPO Submitted 24 Aug 2026 127m 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

• 29 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  26/00704/FPH Submitted 31 Mar 2026 130m away

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

  Decided Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT

  21/01477/TPO Submitted 10 May 2021 138m away

  Larch - Remove

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 26/02220/TPO Awaiting decision

  Benslow Music Trust Little Benslow Hills Ibberson Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

  T6: Horse Chestnut, T7: Fir, T8, T9: Hornbeam - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02217/TCA Awaiting decision

  Suite 4A 30 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LE

  T1: London Plane - Reduce by 30%.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02216/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  T1: Pine, T2, T3, T5: Conifer, T4: Lime, - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02213/TCA Awaiting decision

  Whitings Court Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EJ

  T1: Sorbus - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T2: Robina - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T3: Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 3m. Remove epicormic growth

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02214/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Orchard Fore Street Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7AS

  2x Conifer - Remove

  3 Sep 2026 Trees