Recent Planning Applications

Bendish Stables Hollybush Lane Bendish Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8JA

27th May 2026

Erection of one detached single storey self-build dwelling including alterations to existing access, parking and landscaping following demolition of existing workshop, storage building, derelict glasshouses, sheds and pig-pens.

21 Strathmore Road Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AU

16th May 2026

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing porch and detached outbuilding.

The Old Bakery Law Hall Lane Bendish Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8JH

29th April 2026

External alterations to rear addition including replacement double-glazed windows and French doors, replacement oil boiler and bricking up doorway on side elevation.

35a High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AJ

29th April 2026

T1: Silver Birch - Remove left hand limb, reduce by 33% and crown lift over neighbours.

67 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AH

13th April 2026

Installation of safety railings on either side of front steps

23 Bradway Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8BE

25th March 2026

T1: Common Ash - Fell. T2: Conifer - Reduce in height by 3/4m and balance. G1: 3x Field Maples - Re pollard back to historical points.
G2: 11x Conifers - Reduce in height by 3/4m.

75 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AH

23rd March 2026

T1, T2, T3: Leylandii - Reduce the height by approx 50%. T4: Cherry - Remove. T5, T6: Spruce - Remove

23 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AJ

10th March 2026

T1: Horse Chestnut - Pollard to historical points. T2: Horse Chestnut - Pollard to historical points and remove dead limb.
T3: Horse Chestnut - Fell. T1, T2, T3: Yew - Reduce height 3/4m and 2/3m from lateral limbs to balance crown. T2: Yew - Reduce hei

67 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AH

5th March 2026

Installation of safety railings on either side of front steps

18 Horn Hill Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AS

20th February 2026

Details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) of listed building consent reference no 25/01185/LBC granted 15.07.2025.

Waterhall Farm The Valley Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8BN

19th February 2026

Change of use from Agricultural to flexible use (B8) Storage

Land To The Rear Of Lime Tree House High Street Whitwell Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

4th February 2026

T1: Crack Willow - Bring to the ground and stack in a habitat pile/s off the grass. T2: Crack Willow - Create a monolith, cut trunk at the first branch. T3: Crack Willow - Bring to the ground and cut stems coming off the top. T4: Crack Willow - Re-pollard.

53a High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AJ

27th January 2026

Hazel, Elder: - Reduce up to a 3m. Lime: Up to a 3.5m Re-Pollard

Mill Farm High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

20th January 2026

Conversion and extension of existing barn/outbuilding to create one two-bedroom dwelling.

The Old Bakery Law Hall Lane Bendish Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8JH

5th December 2025

T1: Weeping Willow - Crown reduce back to previous reduction points. Removing approx 2m of recent regrowth.

4 New Cottage Stagenhoe Park St Pauls Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8DB

10th November 2025

Insertion of ground floor bifold doors to existing southeast elevation of detached garage following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion into ancillary annexe.

Lime Tree House 48 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

27th October 2025

G4 - 6x Ash - Fell Process and remove (Ash dieback). T4: Crack Willow - Crown Raise. T7: Crack Willow - Pollard.
G1 - 8 x Limes - Pollard and remove Epicormic and Basal growth

47 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AJ

22nd October 2025

T1: Ash - Reduce by 2m height and width. T2: Hornbeam - Reduce by 2.5-3m height. T3 & T4: Lombardy poplars - Reduce by 3m

The Holt Farm The Holt Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8HG

16th October 2025

Erection of grain and hay store following demolition of existing agricultural buildings.

Old Hall Court 1 Horn Hill Whitwell Hertfordshire SG4 8AS

3rd October 2025

3x Hornbeam - To reduce approx as previously (2-3ft )

16 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

30th September 2025

T1: Tulip - Reduce by approx 30% (approx 2 metres) back to previous pruning points.

East Hall Farmhouse St Pauls Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8DL

10th September 2025

Change of use from paddock to menage and erection of timber post and rail fencing.

Willow Corner Law Hall Lane Bendish Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8JH

10th September 2025

T7: Silver Birch - Remove

East Hall School East Hall Farm St Pauls Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8DL

27th August 2025

Change of use of former agricultural building to special educational needs school (Use Class D1) Installation of access ramps and associated parking

Land At Roberts Court Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AF

29th July 2025

Removal of 2 Hornbeam Trees on the corner of the adjacent garage belonging to No 5 Roberts Court.