Councillor Ian Mantle

...that Tree Preservation Order TPO/00221 for the land at Crouchgreen Wood and Church Wood in Codicote was confirmed.

...application 25/01745/S73 for variation of conditions relating to a residential development on land east of Foxholes and Gainsford House and west of Crow Furlong in Hitchin was granted, subject to updated conditions and informatives, including amendments to biodiversity net gain and open space management plans, and completion of a new Section 106 agreement if required.

...the committee approved the minutes from their meeting held on October 9th, 2025, granted planning permission for application 25/01834/S73, and received a report on planning appeals.

... to note the updates on planning appeals, including the dismissed appeals for a dormer at 56 Chilvers Bank, Baldock, and a rear/side extension, patio, and outbuilding at 31 Thatchers End, Hitchin.

...planning permission was granted for the extension and conversion of an existing barn at Holborn Farm into a four-bedroom dwelling, subject to conditions outlined in the Development and Conservation Manager's report.