19 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RE Data via plota.co.uk

25/03139/FPH - Full Permission Householder Refused

Proposal

Replacement doors and windows to front and rear elevations (development already commenced). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Mar 2026
Refused
13 May 2026
Appeal
Appeal lodged

Refused on 13 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Permission Householder
Postcode
SG4 9RE
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Ward
Hitchin Bearton Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refused
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Hiz Securities Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14558627
Comments by
22 Apr 2026
North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#66 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #128 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #65 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,102
Total decisions
82 refused in the year to March 2026