68 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JT

Decided 26/00544/LDCP
Extensions & alterations
Council
North Hertfordshire 5.8/10
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
SG5 2JT

Description

Single storey rear extension following removal of existing attached timber outbuildings. Alterations to fenestration including insertion of first floor side window.

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Historical activity at this location

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2025 Approved
5 West Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HZ
Single storey side extension following removal of existing garage
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2025 Approved
5 West Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HZ
Single storey side extension following removal of existing garage
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2022 Approved
10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP
T1: Multi species hedge - Reduce in height to window level and prune sides. T2: Maple - 3…
22/03050/TCA
2022 Approved
10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP
T1: Multi species hedge - Reduce in height to window level and prune sides. T2: Maple - 3…
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2022 With conditions
65 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JT
Erection of detached double garage following demolition of existing garage as amended by…
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2022 With conditions
65 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JT
Erection of detached double garage following demolition of existing garage as amended by…
22/01161/FPH
2020 With conditions
37 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JX
Side and rear fenestration alterations, to include rear roof lights and internal changes
20/00652/FPH
2020 With conditions
37 Old Park Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JX
Side and rear fenestration alterations, to include rear roof lights and internal changes
20/00652/FPH
2019 With conditions
2 West Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2HZ
Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory with…
19/00929/FPH
2018 Approved
10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP
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North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#106 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

North Hertfordshire ranks #139 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #64 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #111 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #139 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #120 of 292
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
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