26 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1AT Data via plota.co.uk

26/01932/AD - Advertisement Consent Registered
Signs & adverts

Proposal

Installation of one external non-illuminated mounted fascia sign following removal of existing sign. (Development already completed). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 21 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026, from North Hertfordshire's recent advertisement consent.

Comments are open until 19 Oct 2026

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Documents

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Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 26, High Street
List entry 1102170 · 2 m away · 51 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade I, 3 Grade II*, 47 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Hitchin conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
National infrastructure project 159 m away: London Luton Airport Expansion
The site is 159 m from the project boundary. Airport, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted.
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Hitchin built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area76 m² (818 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 64)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
North Hertfordshire
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
SG5 1AT
Received
2 Oct 2026
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Ward
Hitchin Priory Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. North Hertfordshire usually decides advertisement consent by day 54.

Day 749 days to the 56-day target
57%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
15decided in the last year

Plota live figures for advertisement consent decided by North Hertfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. North Hertfordshire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15115531
Planning Portal ref
PP-15115531
Comments by
19 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height. Replacement of the existing automated front entrance door.
25/03024/FP
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height. Replacement of the existing automated front entrance door…
25/03018/LBC
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height with illuminated collar surround. Installation of external…
25/03025/AD
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height. Replacement of the existing automated front entrance door.
25/03024/FP
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height. Replacement of the existing automated front entrance door…
25/03018/LBC
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Existing ATM lowered in height with illuminated collar surround. Installation of external…
25/03025/AD
2025 Approved
2 The Arcade Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1ED
Change of use from Class E (Cafe) to Sui Generis (Drinking Establishments). (Continued ch…
25/02749/FP
2025 Approved
2 The Arcade Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1ED
Change of use from Class E (Cafe) to Sui Generis (Drinking Establishments). (Continued ch…
25/02749/FP
2025 Approved
3 Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX
Mixed used development comprising of commercial use (ground floor) and residential use (f…
25/03027/PNG
2025 Approved
3 Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX
Mixed used development comprising of commercial use (ground floor) and residential use (f…
25/03027/PNG
2025 Approved
Unit 2 121 - 123 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LS
Installation of fascia sign and three wall signs
25/01687/AD
2025 Approved
Unit 2 121 - 123 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LS
Installation of fascia sign and three wall signs
25/01687/AD
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Replacement of internal automated self-service machines with Smart ATMs
25/00995/LBC
2025 Approved
5 - 6 High Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1BH
Replacement of internal automated self-service machines with Smart ATMs
25/00995/LBC
2025 Approved
4 - 5 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH
Installation of shopfront. (Amended plans received 03/06/25).
25/01054/LBC
2025 Approved
4 - 5 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH
Installation of shopfront. (Amended plans received 03/06/25).
25/01053/FP
2025 Approved
4 - 5 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH
Installation of shopfront. (Amended plans received 03/06/25).
25/01054/LBC
2025 Approved
4 - 5 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH
Installation of shopfront. (Amended plans received 03/06/25).
25/01053/FP
2025 Approved
2 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JQ
Removal of existing ATM and fascia signage
25/00132/LBC
2025 Approved
2 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JQ
Removal of existing ATM and fascia signage
25/00132/LBC
2016 Approved
1 High Street Hitchin SG5 1BH
Internal alterations at first floor.
16/01173/1LB
2016 Approved
7 High Street Hitchin SG5 1BH
Replacement fascia sign and two projecting signs
16/01266/1AD
2016 Approved
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16/01266/1AD
2016 Approved
Unit 2 121-123 Bancroft Hitchin SG5 1LS
Installation of 1 high-level fascia sign (non-illuminated acrylic letters) on rear of bui…
16/00140/1AD
2016 Approved
Unit 2 121-123 Bancroft Hitchin SG5 1LS
Installation of 1 high-level fascia sign (non-illuminated acrylic letters) on rear of bui…
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North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#66 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.