As ever, the end of the week brings a fresh round of public notices for North Hertfordshire residents to be aware of.

The public notice portal is used to access all of the upcoming and recent information about restrictions and notices.

Here are a few planning applications which could impact residents across the district.

1. Conversion of offices into 49 residential flats in Hitchin

A planning application has been submitted to turn Radcliffe House in Hitchin's Tilehouse Street to convert into into homes.

You can view the full application on North Herts Council's planning portal by searching for 24/01669/PNMA.

2. A proposed conversion of agricultural buildings in Hitchin

The plans include changing agricultural buildings into 5 residential dwellings with all associated building works at Porters End House on Porters End Lane.

You can view the full application on North Herts Council's planning portal by searching for 24/01683/PNQ.

3. Conversion of first floor and second floor offices into two residential dwellings in Letchworth Garden City at 19 Leys Avenue.

You can view the full application on North Herts Council's planning portal by searching for 24/01637/PNMA.​

4. A proposal affecting the setting of a listed building and affecting a conservation area in Letchworth Garden City.

The proposal includes alterations to existing windows, upgrade existing thermal efficiency, replace existing rooflights with conservation rooflights, infill existing rear porch to create weatherproof area, and installation of external drain. In addition to internal alterations.

The proposal affects the Standalone Farmhouse on Wilbury Road.

You can view the full application on North Herts Council's planning portal by searching for 24/01674/LBC.

5. A proposal to change of use to restaurant and hot food takeaway in Hitchin.

The change includes the installation of a ventilation system on the rear roof and enlarge existing roof light/roof hatch at 32 Sun Street. (Development has commenced).

You can view the full application on North Herts Council's planning portal by searching for 24/01639/FP.

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