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Planning appeals in North Hertfordshire

Name: Planning appeal decisions in North Hertfordshire
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One authority from the free search of every English planning appeal since 2016, searchable by words or by meaning.

Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in North Hertfordshire since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

The Planning Inspectorate has decided 311 planning appeals in North Hertfordshire since 2016, of which 27% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 28 decisions, 29% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 24 weeks. Figures as at 29 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.

316

appeals on record since 2016

27%

of decided appeals allowed

24 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 29% allowed

By appeal type

Householder77 decided

29% allowed

Minor179 decided

23% allowed

Major27 decided

52% allowed

Commercial1 decided

0% allowed

Enforcement15 decided

7% allowed

Other14 decided

36% allowed

Not classified3 decided

33% allowed

By procedure

Written representations292 decided

26% allowed

Hearings13 decided

15% allowed

Inquiries11 decided

55% allowed

Every decision, by year

2026 · 26 · 27% allowed 2025 · 36 · 30% allowed 2024 · 26 · 19% allowed 2023 · 30 · 17% allowed 2022 · 24 · 29% allowed 2021 · 34 · 38% allowed 2020 · 22 · 23% allowed 2019 · 34 · 21% allowed 2018 · 28 · 25% allowed 2017 · 33 · 31% allowed 2016 · 23 · 39% allowed

Latest decisions in North Hertfordshire

Dismissed27 October 2026· householder6015131
25, West Lane,Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3RA
described on the application form as ‘front porch and change windows to grey
Dismissed23 October 2026· householder6011294
19 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE
replacement doors and windows to front and rear elevations
Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6008747
Land to the Front of Everglades, Maiden Street, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7AA
the erection of a detached self-build bungalow with integral garage, to include associated parking and boundary fencing following demolition of existing storage buildings and garage
Dismissed12 October 20266012629
Standelfield, Standhill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9AE
two storey and part first floor front extension, single storey rear extension, installation of front and side canopies and erection of attached double garage
Dismissed7 October 2026· minor6009246
Woodcotes, Fears Green, Sandon, SG9 0QZ
the erection of three residential dwellings and associated works following demolition of no.3 redundant agricultural buildings, demolition of existing cartlodge and partial demolition of existing garage/outbuilding
Allowed1 October 2026· minor6009720
Land Adjacent To 1 Ninesprings Cottage, Wymondley Road, Hitchin, SG4 9QL
permission in principle for the erection of one detached dwelling
Allowed3 September 2026· minor6008022
11 Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 0PA
Demolition of the existing semi-detached dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey detached dwellinghouse with associated amenity space, landscaping, revised vehicular access/driveway and parking, and associated drainage works
Notice upheld11 August 20263378008
The George at Baldock, 2 Hitchin Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire , SG7 6AE
Dismissed29 July 2026· minor6007832
L/A 1 Caldecote Road, Newnham, Baldock, SG7 5JZ
one dwelling and associated external works
Allowed13 July 2026· ldc3359692
41 The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RQ
r eplacement of roof fascias, soffits and bargeboards. Replacement of existing render finishes. Replacement of windows
Allowed10 July 20266008092
Fen Farm, Rabley Heath Road, Codicote, AL6 9UA
the erection of chalet bungalow following demolition of existing buildings without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 25/01850/FP, dated 23 September 2025
Allowed7 July 2026· major6004178
Land off Barkway Road and North of Flint Hall, Barkway Road, Easting: 536403; Northing: 239870, Royston, SG8 9DF
outline planning application for residential development of up to 280 dwellings (including affordable housing) green infrastructure including public open space, landscape boundaries and SUDS with all matters reserved except for access which is to be taken from Barkway Road
Dismissed22 June 2026· householder6004582
Lutyens Cottage, Hitchwood Lane, Preston, SG4 7RY
glazed link extension between ancillary annexe and main dwelling and insertion of window to courtyard wall
Dismissed22 June 2026· other6004276
Lutyens Cottage, Hitchwood Lane, Preston, SG47RY
glazed link extension between ancillary annexe and main dwelling and insertion of window to courtyard wall
Dismissed8 May 2026· householder6006400
23 the Rowans, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HL
Two storey side extension to form annexe and single storey front and rear extensions to existing dwelling following demolition of existing garage. Replacement of hanging tile to existing dwelling with Hardie Plank cement based cladding in light grey

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice. Verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.