8 Walsworth Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SP Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

First floor rear extensions to include Juliet balcony over existing bay window. Alterations to existing fenestration including new first floor obscure glazed side window and installation of external wall insulation following demolition of existing chimneys. Installation of air source heat pump and installation of solar panels to existing side roofslopes. New steps to existing rear terrace, addition of raised decking on terrace and freestanding Pergola. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 7 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Postcode
SG4 9SP
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15018388
Comments by
7 Aug 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