Hitchin Highbury Ward planning approval rate
Hitchin Highbury Ward ward in North Hertfordshire has a 90.3% approval rate based on 62 planning decisions. North Hertfordshire overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
90.3%
ward approval rate
62
Decisions
56
Approved
6
Refused
93.4%
North Hertfordshire average
Hitchin Highbury Ward is 3.1 percentage points below the North Hertfordshire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Hitchin Highbury Ward compares
Hitchin Highbury Ward ward
90.3%
North Hertfordshire overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Hitchin Highbury Ward
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Alte · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Two storey and part single storey front and side extension, replacement front do · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension including first floor Juli · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Alterations and extension to existing side dormer windows. Open sided front cano · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing conserva · Mon 08 Jun 2026
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