Hitchin Bearton Ward planning approval rate
Hitchin Bearton Ward ward in North Hertfordshire has a 89.7% approval rate based on 97 planning decisions. North Hertfordshire overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
97
Decisions
87
Approved
10
Refused
93.4%
North Hertfordshire average
Hitchin Bearton Ward is 3.7 percentage points below the North Hertfordshire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Hitchin Bearton Ward compares
Hitchin Bearton Ward ward
89.7%
North Hertfordshire overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Hitchin Bearton Ward
Two storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing conservatory · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Insertion of bifold doors to replace existing windows. Erection of bin storage a · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing rear element. · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Alterations to roof including hip to gable roof extension, rear box dormer windo · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Insertion of rear L-shaped dormer and insertion of rooflights in existing front · Thu 04 Jun 2026
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Arbury Ward (94.0%)
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Letchworth Norton Ward (98.6%)
Codicote And Kimpton Ward (91.8%)
Weston And Sandon Ward (94.1%)
Hitchin Walsworth Ward (90.9%)