29 - 30 Oughton Head Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2LA

Registered 26/00948/FP
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
SG5 2LA

Description

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.

5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#119 of 282

North Hertfordshire ranks #147 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #64 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #109 of 282
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #147 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #116 of 282
88%
Minor dwellings approved
99 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,071
Total decisions
80 refused in 2025