71 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

1. 26 Oct 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 5 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 December 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 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Hertfordshire's median decision took 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on North Hertfordshire's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 56 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  26/02141/FPH Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear element. External rendering.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 51 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  26/02179/FPH Submitted 28 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Part two storey and part single storey side extension following removal of detached shed. Replacement of existing roof tiles and alterations to first floor rear fenestration.

  Decided Extension Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• 49 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  26/01772/FPH Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing side element.

  Decided Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 61 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  22/03229/LDCP Submitted 14 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of flat roof and parapet following the removal of lean-to roof and insertion of oriel window to replace french doors on existing single storey rear extension (as amended by plans received 13.01.2023).

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 68 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  26/00884/LDCP Submitted 3 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 58 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

  21/01104/FPH Submitted 8 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension, single storey rear partial reconstruction and partial new extension, insertion of rooflights to existing front and dormer to existing rear roofslopes to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation following partial demolition of existing rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 12 docs
  Small domestic