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Change of use and external alterations to former agricultural buildings comprising grade II listed threshing barn and non-listed courtyard buildings. Partial demolition of courtyard building between proposed Units 1 and 2 to facilitate access. Single-storey rear extension to facilitate Unit 10. Subdivision and two-storey rear extension to farmhouse to form Units 11 and 12. Erection of new building for two dwellings (Units 13 and 14). Partial demolition and modify building for cycle storage to Units 2 to 8 inclusive. Erection of building to accommodate 2 car port spaces for Unit 5 and refuse storage for Units 2-8 inclusive. Detached bin enclosure / cycle store buildings for Units 9 - 14 inclusive. Hard and soft landscaping in association with the provision of private and communal space. Boundary treatment, installation of 14no. EV charging points, installation of solar PV array on south facing roof slopes of Unit 14 and both the cycle and refuse storage buildings serving Units 2 -8 including provision of BNG area.

Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ

DecidedReference: 25/01420/FPNorth Hertfordshire District Council

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Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ

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Application summary

Status: Decided
Application type: Full Planning Permission
Received: 24 Jun 2025
Validated: 24 Jun 2025
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

Application overview

Change of use and external alterations to former agricultural buildings comprising grade II listed threshing barn and non-listed courtyard buildings. Partial demolition of courtyard building between proposed Units 1 and 2 to facilitate access. Single-storey rear extension to facilitate Unit 10. Subdivision and two-storey rear extension to farmhouse to form Units 11 and 12. Erection of new building for two dwellings (Units 13 and 14). Partial demolition and modify building for cycle storage to Units 2 to 8 inclusive. Erection of building to accommodate 2 car port spaces for Unit 5 and refuse storage for Units 2-8 inclusive. Detached bin enclosure / cycle store buildings for Units 9 - 14 inclusive. Hard and soft landscaping in association with the provision of private and communal space. Boundary treatment, installation of 14no. EV charging points, installation of solar PV array on south facing roof slopes of Unit 14 and both the cycle and refuse storage buildings serving Units 2 -8 including provision of BNG area.

Proposal details

Reference: 25/01420/FP
Alternative references: PP-14043250
Ward: Hitchin Walsworth Ward
Parish: Hitchin
Agent: Ian Coward

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Document	Published	Action
Committee ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Decision noticeDecision Notice	Not published	View
S106 agreement (redacted)Agreement	Not published	View
Addendum to compliance statement 25.01420.FP- Highover Farm - change of use applicationSupporting Documents	Not published	View
POST COMMITTEE COMPLIANCE REPORTSupporting Documents	Not published	View
S106 agreement (redacted version)Agreement	Not published	View
Amended 2208.10B Proposed Elevations Units 9, 10 and RefusePlans	Not published	View
Photo - Wall 2.Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Photo - Wall 1.Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Amended 2208.PL.05F Proposed Block Master PlanPlans	Not published	View
Amended 2208.PL.02F 05.02.26 - Proposed Block Master PlanPlans	Not published	View
Amended 2208.PL.13A - Boundary treatment planPlans	Not published	View
Herts Ecology Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
7219_Highover Farm Drainage Design Statement & Calcs 18.12.25Supporting Documents	Not published	View
7219_05 Catchment AreasPlans	Not published	View
7219_02 Drainage DetailsPlans	Not published	View
7219_04 External Works DetailsPlans	Not published	View
7219_06 Exceedance Flow PathPlans	Not published	View
7219_01 Surface Water drainage Layout.Plans	Not published	View
7219 Drawing Issue Register 18.12.25Supporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Conservation Officer Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
20250829-FRA-B-Highover FarmSupporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Conservation Officer Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
7219 Highover Farm - Structural Appraisal of Removal of Roof CoveringSupporting Documents	Not published	View
HCC Archaeological Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.03C 06.08.25 Proposed Ground Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.04B 06.08.25 Proposed First Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.06C 06.08.25 Proposed Ground Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.07B 06.08.25 Proposed First Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.08B 06.08.25 Proposed Elevations Units 1, 2 and CyclePlans	Not published	View
Amended PROPOSED PLAN APP 2208.PL.09B 06.08.25 Proposed Elevations Units 3,4,5,6,7 and 8Plans	Not published	View
Amended 2208.PL.12A Proposed New Build Units 13 and 14Plans	Not published	View
PCA HighoverFarm Hitchin Desk Based AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Conservation Officer Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Growth and Infrastructure Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Place Services Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Archaeological Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HIGHOVER DESKTOP MAIN REPORT NO APPSSupporting Documents	Not published	View
HIGHOVER DESKTOP APPENDIX A PART2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
HIGHOVER DESKTOP APPENDIX BSupporting Documents	Not published	View
HIGHOVER DESKTOP FIGS APPENDIX A PART1Supporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Environmental Health Combined (Contaminated Land, Noise and Air) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
SWZ79VLKM5C00Site Notice	Not published	View
Agents agreement to amended descriptionApplication Forms	Not published	View
Statutory BNG Metric - PDF VersionSupporting Documents	Not published	View
5521.Highover.JK.Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection PlanSupporting Documents	Not published	View
5521.Highover.JK.Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report and PlanSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Viability Report M005066Supporting Documents	Not published	View
2208 PL.11 Proposed Elevations Units 11 and 12Plans	Not published	View
AP Sustainability StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal & Bat Report - redactedSupporting Documents	Not published	View
21939_MBS Global Survey Existing ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
21939_MBS Global Survey Existing Floor PlansPlans	Not published	View
21939_MBS Global Survey Roof PlanPlans	Not published	View
Highover-HeritageSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Highover-App_ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
5521.Highover.JK.Tree Constraints Plan.A0_250 Rev_BPlans	Not published	View
HFH 01 Landscape Plus Specification Maintenance notesPlans	Not published	View
4250115-SK008 I3 - Visibility Splay AssessmentPlans	Not published	View
4250115-SK004 to SK007 I3 - Swept Path Assessments - Large Car (sheet 1 of 2)Plans	Not published	View
002_4250115_DK_Transport Technical Note Issue 3Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Reptile and Amphibian Survey ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Nocturnal Bat Survey ReportSupporting Documents	Not published	View
ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Forms	Not published	View

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24 Jun 2025
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26 Jul 2025
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27 Jul 2025
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27 Jul 2025
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30 Jan 2026
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19 Mar 2026
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7 Aug 2026
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14 Aug 2026
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7 Aug 2029
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