23 Swinburne Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2RD Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 26/01322/FPH
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
SG5 2RD

Description

Single storey rear, side and front extension following demolition of existing rear extension and garage (revision of previously approved planning permission 24/00242/FPH granted 07.05.2024) Data via plota.co.uk

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