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Creation of 50 no. one, two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments plus associated landscaping, open space, roads, drainage and other infrastructure (as amended)

Land East Of Bedford Road And North Of The Priory School Hitchin Hertfordshire

RegisteredReference: 25/03234/FPNorth Hertfordshire District Council

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13 Jan 2026
Application Received Date
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13 Jan 2026
Application Validated Date
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14 Feb 2026
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15 Feb 2026
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24 Oct 2026
Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date
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24 Oct 2026
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20 Nov 2026
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Application summary

Status: Registered
Application type: Full Planning Permission
Received: 13 Jan 2026
Validated: 13 Jan 2026
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

Application overview

Creation of 50 no. one, two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments plus associated landscaping, open space, roads, drainage and other infrastructure (as amended)

Proposal details

Reference: 25/03234/FP
Alternative references: PP-14540563
Ward: Hitchin Bearton Ward
Parish: Hitchin
Agent: Michael Smith

Application location

Land East Of Bedford Road And North Of The Priory School Hitchin Hertfordshire

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Documents 119 of 119

Document	Published	Action
AMMENDED AC001-PL-10 rev. F Fire Strategy Plan 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-03 rev. F Detailed Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-02 rev. G Development Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-04 rev. G Parking Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-05 rev. G Garden Areas Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-06 rev. F Storey Heights Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-07 rev. F Refuse Layout 07-10-2026Supporting Documents	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-08 rev. F Materials Layout 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMMENDED AC001-PL-09 rev. F Affordable Housing Location Plan 07-10-2026Plans	Not published	View
261004 Bedford Road Drainage Strategy Technical Note RedactedSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Cover Letter RedactedSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Affinity Water Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Place Services (Landscape) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
ADDITIONAL PLAN - AC001-HA-HE-01 Rev A Type HEPlans	Not published	View
ADDITIONAL PLAN - AC001-HA-HD-01 Rev A Type HDPlans	Not published	View
AMENDED AC001-HA-BKA-01 Rev B Block APlans	Not published	View
AMENDED AC001-HA-BKA-02 Rev B Block A - Elevations_PSV 22-09-2026Plans	Not published	View
Cover letter 21.09.2026Supporting Documents	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-10 Rev E Fire Strategy Plan 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-09 Rev E HA Location Plan 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-08 Rev E Materials Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-07 Rev E Refuse Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-06 Rev E Storey Heights Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-05 Rev F Garden Areas Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-04 Rev F Parking Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-03 Rev E Detailed Layout 21-09-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
HCC Local Lead Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Anglian Water Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
updated HCC GIU consultation responseSupporting Documents	Not published	View
26-07-15 update - Swept path analysis refuse vehicle drawing (SP01 Rev D)Supporting Documents	Not published	View
HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Growth and Infrastructure Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Archaeological Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Hitchin Bearton Cllr Dave Winstanley Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Place Services (Landscape) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Waste and Recycling Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-08 Rev D Materials Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-07 Rev D Refuse Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-06 Rev D Storey Heights Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-05 Rev D Garden Areas Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-04 Rev E Parking Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-03 Rev D Detailed Layout 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-10 Rev D Fire Strategy Plan 18-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-02 Rev F Development Layout 19-06-2026Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
Covering Letter 26-06-19 updateSupporting Documents	Not published	View
AMENDED Landscape Management Plan 2026 06 18Supporting Documents	Not published	View
AMENDED Landscape & Visual Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
AMENDED Landscape Strategy 2026 06 18Supporting Documents	Not published	View
AMENDED 1496-01E Land at Bedford Rd Hitchin Soft works 2026 06 18Plans	Not published	View
AMENDED 1496-02D Land at Bedford Rd Hitchin Hard Works 2026 06 18Plans	Not published	View
AMENDED Transport StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
26-06-08 Design Code ResponseSupporting Documents	Not published	View
260514 Bedford Road Drainage Strategy Technical NoteSupporting Documents	Not published	View
AMENDED AC001-OP5-CSE-02 Rev B Proposed sections_PSV 19-06-2026Plans	Not published	View
AMENDED XXXXXX-RAP-XX-XX-DR-TP-3200 Proposed Site Access P02Plans	Not published	View
1496-03D Land at Bedford Rd Hitchin Opp Cons 2026 06 08Plans	Not published	View
HCC Lead Local Flood Authority Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Housing Development Officer Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Email from Roy Warren at Sport EnglandSupporting Documents	Not published	View
20260319 Sports Facility Calculator Outputs 120 population 50 dwellings Land east of Bedford Road Ickleford.Supporting Documents	Not published	View
20260319 Playing Pitch Calculator Outputs 120 population 50 dwellings Land east of Bedford Road IcklefordSupporting Documents	Not published	View
NHC Environmental Health Combined (Contaminated Land, Noise and Air) Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Anglian Water Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Hitchin Bearton - Cllr Ian Albert Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Hitchin Forum Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
HCC Archaeological Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
Amanda and Kevin Brittany 315 Bedford Road HitchinNeighbour Representations 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 Minerals and Waste Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published	Not published	View
T7Q3D8LKH3L00Site Notice	Not published	View
BNG Metric (PDF version)Supporting Documents	Not published	View
Application FormApplication Forms	Not published	View
SUPERESEDED AC001-HA-BKA-01 Rev 00 Block A - PlansSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-HA-BKA-02 Rev A Block A - ElevationsSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-03 Rev A Detailed LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
AC001-OP5-CSE-01 Rev B Concept Street ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-HA-HBa-01 Rev 00 Type HB - HBa 2-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-HA-HAa-01 Rev 00 Type HA - HAa 2-Bed House ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-Design and Access Statement - 02 Rev B 22-12-25 Part 2Supporting Documents	Not published	View
AC001-Design and Access Statement - 02 Rev B 22-12-25 Part 1Supporting Documents	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Ea-01 Rev A Type E - Ea 4-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
Covering LetterSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Sustainability StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Planning StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Noise AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Transport StatementSupporting Documents	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-01 Rev 00 Location PlanSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEEDED AC001-OP5-PL-02 Rev B Development LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Ba-01 Rev 00 Type B - Ba 3-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-HA-HCa-01 Rev 00 Type HC - HCa 3-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Aa-01 Rev 00 Type A - Aa 2-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Ca-01 Rev 00 Type C - Ca 3-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Da-01 Rev 00 Type D - Da 3-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Ga-01 Rev 00 Type G - Ga 4-Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
1496-03 Rev B Landscaping Opp ConsPlans	Not published	View
Energy StrategySupporting Documents	Not published	View
Ecological Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Archaeology DBASupporting Documents	Not published	View
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Documents	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Landscape Specification and Management PlanSupporting Documents	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
AC001-PD-Fa-01 Rev A Type F - Fa 4 Bed House Plans and ElevationsPlans	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Landscape StrategySuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 1496-01 Rev B Landscaping Soft worksPlans	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 1496-02 Rev B Landscaping Hard WorksPlans	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-04 Rev B Parking LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-05 Rev A Garden Areas LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-06 Rev A Storey Heights LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-07 Rev A Refuse LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-08 Rev A Materials LayoutSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-09 Rev A HA Location PlanSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED AC001-OP5-PL-10 Rev A Fire Strategy Plan 02-12-2025Superseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED XXXXXX-RAP-XX-XX-DR-TP-3200 Proposed Access Arrangement and Visibility AssessmentSuperseded Plans - Published to Web	Not published	View

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Creation of 50 no. one, two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments plus associated landscaping, open space, roads, drainage and other infrastructure (as amended)

Application timeline

Application Received Date

Application Validated Date

Advertisement Expiry Date

Site Notice Expiry Date

Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date

Standard Consultation Expiry Date

Agreed Expiry Date

Application summary

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Proposal details

Application location

Documents 119 of 119

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