Hitchin Priory Tilehouse Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2DL Data via plota.co.uk

Registered 26/01504/TCA
Date received
11 Jun 2026
Date validated
11 Jun 2026
Postcode
SG5 2DL

Description

London Plane - Reduce the crown by approx 8-10m, back to suitable previous reduction points. Shorten lateral limbs and secondary growth extending over the car park and adjacent access areas. Retaining a natural crown outline and balanced form. Data via plota.co.uk

North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#106 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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