77 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA Data via plota.co.uk

26/02428/FPH - Full Permission Householder Registered
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of detached garage. Installation of front boundary wall and railings following removal of existing railings. Alteration to existing access arrangement and landscaping works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 5 Dec 2026, from North Hertfordshire's recent demolitions.

Comments are open until 20 Nov 2026

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Documents

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Site constraints 5

Public footpath 28 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1307 m away: London Luton Airport Expansion; Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Hitchin built-up area; Priority habitat 24 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 22 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.

Sales history 4

Last sold for £950,000 in September 2019. Detached house, freehold.

20 September 2019£950,000
31 January 2014£795,000
18 February 2004£440,000
4 September 1995£161,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area167 m² (1,798 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (48 out of 100), could reach D
PropertyDetached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2013, 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
Full Permission Householder
Postcode
SG4 9RA
Received
16 Oct 2026
Validated
16 Oct 2026
Ward
Hitchin Bearton Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 12 of the 56-day target. North Hertfordshire usually decides demolitions by day 50.

Day 1244 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
127decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15217902
Planning Portal ref
PP-15217902
Comments by
20 Nov 2026

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Single storey side extension
19/02692/FPH
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
92 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
First floor side extension; single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration…
24/02231/FPH
2024 Approved
81 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey front porch extension. Insertion of ground floor front bay window and side…
24/02259/FPH
2024 Approved
121 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Insertion of ground floor window on the front and side elevation following removal of gar…
24/01950/LDCP
2024 Refused
81 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Insertion of front ground floor bay window following removal of existing garage door to f…
24/01954/LDCP
2023 Approved
Land Adjacent To 90 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
T2 Norway Maple - Sever Ivy and reduce overhang by 2-3m. T6 2x Norway Maple - Reduce limb…
23/01638/TPO
2023 Approved
Land Adjacent To 90 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
T2 Norway Maple - Sever Ivy and reduce overhang by 2-3m. T6 2x Norway Maple - Reduce limb…
23/01638/TPO
2023 Approved
75 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
23/01053/FPH
2023 Approved
75 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
23/01053/FPH
2023 Approved
Land Adjacent To 90 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
T9 Maple - Fell to ground level
23/00503/TPO
2023 Approved
Land Adjacent To 90 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
T9 Maple - Fell to ground level
23/00503/TPO
2022 Approved
93 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of…
22/01268/FPH
2022 Approved
93 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of…
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2022 Approved
Land Adjacent To Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ
Installation of 10m Pole.
22/01219/EC
2022 Approved
Land Adjacent To Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ
Installation of 10m Pole.
22/01219/EC
2022 Approved
104 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory as amende…
22/00461/FPH
2022 Approved
104 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory as amende…
22/00461/FPH
2021 Approved
120 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
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2021 Approved
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2020 Approved
85 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
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2020 Approved
85 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RA
First floor extension over existing garage and single story side extension
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2017 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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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 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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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.