3 The Finches Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PB Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Two storey side extension, replace existing ground floor bay window and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition of existing shed. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Dec 2026, from North Hertfordshire's recent extensions.
Site constraints 5
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Important details
- Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Application type
- Full Permission Householder
- Postcode
- SG4 9PB
- Received
- 27 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 27 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Hitchin Highbury Ward
- Parish
- Hitchin
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 22 Dec 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 1 of the 56-day target. North Hertfordshire usually decides extensions by day 49.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by North Hertfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. North Hertfordshire decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15291522
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15291522
- Comments by
- 26 Nov 2026
North Hertfordshire ranks #128 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
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