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Serving Hitchin & Surrounding Areas

Architectural Design in Hitchin

Hampshire Build serves Hitchin homeowners with expert architectural design. Hitchin's medieval street pattern and historic buildings require sensitive design approaches we specialize in.

With fixed-fee packages from £1,950 + VAT, we deliver sympathetic extensions that complement Hitchin's character.

20+ years’ experience

Why Hitchin Homeowners Choose Us

  • Fixed-fee packages from £1,950 + VAT
  • Historic building expertise
  • Complimentary feasibility consultation
  • Sensitive design approach

Our Services in Hitchin

Loft Conversions in Hitchin

Transform your loft into valuable living space. Perfect for Hitchin's period properties and character homes.

From £1,950 + VAT

House Extensions in Hitchin

Sympathetic extensions designed for Hitchin's medieval street patterns and historic buildings.

From £1,950 + VAT

Planning Permission in Hitchin

Expert navigation of North Hertfordshire District Council requirements and Town Centre conservation.

From £1,950 + VAT

Working with North Hertfordshire District Council

Hitchin's medieval street pattern and historic buildings require sensitive design approaches we specialize in.

  • Planning portal: north-herts.gov.uk/planning
  • Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.
  • Conservation area: Hitchin Town Centre

Why Extend in Hitchin?

Hitchin is one of Hertfordshire's most desirable market towns. With excellent schools and transport links, extending your home makes financial sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

We assess your property's planning route, prepare the drawings and submit the planning application to North Hertfordshire District Council where required.

Conservation areas and Article 4 Directions can remove some permitted development rights. Check the property's conservation-area and listed status, planning history and any conditions or Article 4 Direction before relying on permitted development. A lawful development certificate can provide evidence that qualifying works are lawful. Listed-building consent and other approvals may still be needed.

Our fixed-fee design packages are Pre-Build from £1,950 + VAT, Premium £2,950 + VAT and Premium Plus £3,950 + VAT. Use the free feasibility study for an indicative project-specific cost check.

Building regulation drawings are prepared for Building Notice submission. Premium Plus includes Building Notice submission. Structural calculations are prepared by an independent qualified structural engineer.

Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

Ready to Transform Your Hitchin Property?

Book a complimentary consultation today.

Nearby Areas We Serve

Public council planning decisions

Recent planning decisions near Hitchin

Updated 10 October 2026

In the 12 months to 10 October 2026, North Hertfordshire planning authority decided 176 householder home-improvement applications near Hitchin in the cached public records — 162 approved.

Coverage: Within approximately 2 km of the town centre. Extensions, loft conversions, dormers, garage conversions and porches only. Records without clear householder classification, location or final decision are excluded. Proposal summaries describe the home-improvement element; see the council record for the full proposal. This is not a complete council-register census.

These are public council decisions about other people’s applications. They are not Hampshire Build projects and do not predict the outcome of your project.