Planning applications in North Hertfordshire, April 2026

3 Norton Way North Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1BY

3x Beech - Thin by 1/3

85 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QL

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Installation of box dormer to existing rear roofslope to extend existing loftspace.

Land At Pound Farm Bedford Road Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3RS

Hybrid application for a mixed-use development to provide a total of up to 230 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2), an Independent Special School (ISS) and new sports pitch, with access from Bedford Road, landscaping, parking and SuDS comprising: Phase 1 Application for full planning permission for the erection of 100 dwellings, an ISS, new sports pitch and associated parking, landscaping, open space and SuDS; Phase 2 An outline application on the remaining part of the site for the erection of up to 130 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2) and associated works with access from Bedford Road (all matters reserved apart from access).

Field House 18A Newnham Way Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5PN

Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and replace existing rear rooflight with rear dormer window. Installation of rooflight to existing west elevation roofslope. Replace existing garage doors with glazed gable end windows to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation. Alterations to existing fenestration. Detached carport/store to the front driveway (Amended scheme submitted 26.05.26).

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 10 (Finished Levels) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

White House Ashwell Road Newnham Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5JU

Details reserved by Condition 3 (Contamination Phase 1 Report) of planning permission reference 25/01361/FP granted on 25.02.2026.

14 Mount Keen Great Ashby Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6BP

Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory

15 Woolgrove Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0AS

First floor rear extension.

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 13 (Materials) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

White House Ashwell Road Newnham Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5JU

Details reserved by Condition 7 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 25/01361/FP granted on 25.02.2026 (as amended by plan received on 24/04/2026).

25 Field Maple Close Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5BA

Single storey rear extension

35 Hornbeam Spring Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6AY

Insertion of side dormer to facilitate loft conversion

42 Highfield Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PZ

Two storey rear extension and alterations to existing garage including raising roof height to facilitate garage conversion. Alterations to fenestration throughout including insertion of first floor side window.

10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP

Norway Maple - Crown reduction of approx 3m back to previous pruning points. Removal of minor deadwood and crossing branches, retaining a balanced natural crown.

18 Goodwood Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9TF

Single storey side/rear extension and installation of replacement front porch canopy.

21 St Katherines Close Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3XS

Details reserved by BNG Condition of planning permission reference 26/00057/FP granted 31.03.2026.

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 4 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

The Old Rectory Church Lane Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9QD

T1: Sycamore - Reduce height by up to 3m and bring the sides in to match, approx 2m of the sides. T2: Sycamore - Reduce height by up to 3m and bring the sides in to match. Approx 2.5m. T3: Sycamore - Reduce height by up to 3m and bring the sides in to match. Approx 3m off sides. T4: Horse Chestnut - Cut cracked limb back to the upright growth to retain the limb. T5: Ash - Pollard at the two lower unions. Removing 5-6m of growth.

Burge End Farmhouse 4 Burge End Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QN

Replace existing timber 6-panel rear door with timber 5-panel door

25 Bury Lane Codicote Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8XX

Insertion of rear box dormer, front dormer and roof lights to create habitable space at first floor level. Replacement of front porch roof and installation of pergola. Alterations to fenestration.

118 High Street Barkway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8EG

Cherry - Reduce crown by up to 3m

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 7 (Watercourse Alteration) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

Site 13 BA4 Land At Royston Road Baldock Hertfordshire

Details reserved by Condition 8 (Temporary Drainage Measures) of planning permission reference 21/01882/FP granted on appeal on 20.05.2025

Land Between Royston Road And Cambridge Road Barkway Hertfordshire

Details reserved by condition 21 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning permission reference no 25/02234/S73 granted 03.12.2025.

14 Field Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3LE

Mature Beech - 25-33% reduction of canopy.

14 Whitethorn Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2DN

T1: Silver Birch - Fell. T2: Whitebeam - Fell.

Telecommunications Mast National Grid Cadwell Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire

Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations of the intention to install Upgraded Electronic Communications Apparatus. Removal of 6 no. antenna and installation of 9 no. replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto existing supporting poles at existing lattice mast and associated ancillary development thereto

17 Betony Vale Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9TS

Single storey rear extension and replace existing garage door with a window to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration. Installation of rear patio and retaining wall.

Elm Corner 14 Baldock Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3LB

T1 : Horse Chestnut - Removal

4 The Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RQ

Installation of front hardstanding. (Amended plan received 14/05/26).

21 Shillington Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QJ

Apple - Prune the central leader from the trunk and leave it level with the other branches. Remove any suckers or limbs that begin to grow below the level of the main branches, lower height where pollarding is appropriate.

109 High Street Barkway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8ED

Erection of detached garden/pool room.

West Lane Farm West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QP

Change of use from Cart Lodge to car storage (garage) for personal use in association with Prairie Barn including installation of roller-shutter doors and insertion of side door.

3 Broadcroft Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3UA

Single storey rear extension, replace existing roof tiles, insertion of rooflights to existing rear roofslope, installation of solar panels and alterations to fenestration. Erection of detached rear garden room and timber pergola following demolition of existing shed and canopy. Installation of air source heat pump and garden gates. Soft and hard landscaping. (Amended plans received 22/07/2026).

67 London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NE

Single storey side extension and alterations to openings (revised plans received 20/05/2026).

Standelfield Standhill Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AE

Two storey and part first floor front extension, single storey rear extension and installation of front and side canopies. Erection of attached double garage.

23 Westell Close Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6RY

Single storey rear extension

68 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE

Single storey side extension

55 Layston Park Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9DS

Single storey side extension (development already carried out)

Tatmore Place Farm Preston Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QR

Demolition of existing agricultural building

Garrison Court Hollow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SE

Replacement of five rear escape staircases and balustrades following the removal of five rear existing staircases and balustrades

14 Deards End Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6NL

Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of existing ground floor side extension

17 Hampden Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0LD

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear structure

Tatmore Place Farm Preston Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QR

Erection of agricultural building to serve as a grain store and machinery shed following demolition of existing agricultural building.

2 Quinn Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2TX

Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C2 (children's home) and provision of 4 car parking spaces.

Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB

Details reserved by Condition 26 (Surface water drainage) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.

Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB

Details reserved by Condition 18 (Noise limits) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.

Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB

Details reserved by Condition 28 (Drainage measures) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.

169 Pixmore Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1QT

Ash - Fell, Process and Remove