Planning applications are among the key public notices that could impact residents.

Here are a few notices in Stevenage and North Herts which have been published over the last week. 

1. Solar farm in North Herts

A planning application for a solar farm on a 53.6 hectare field in the North Baldock Chalk Uplands in Bygrave has been approved by North Herts Council's Planning Control Committee.

It means the developer can install between 80,000 and 95,000 solar panels on the site.

To view the plans in full, visit north-herts.gov.uk and search for reference 22/00741/FP in the planning portal.

2. New homes in Hitchin

Plans for 43 homes to be built in Hitchin have been approved.

Developer Cala Homes has been given the green light to build the homes on land south of Oughtonhead Lane, with access from Lower Innings.

To view the plans in full, visit north-herts.gov.uk and search for reference 23/00563/FP in the planning portal.

3. New homes in Holwell

Planning permission has been granted for six new homes to be built in Holwell.

Under the plans, four four-bedroom houses and two three-bedroom houses will be built on land on the north side of Pirton Road.

To view the plans in full, visit north-herts.gov.uk and search for reference 22/01687/FP in the planning portal.

4. Children's home in Hitchin

Permission is being sought to turn a house into a children's home for four children with learning disabilities or mental health issues. A live-in carer would be on site at all times. 

To view the plans in full, visit north-herts.gov.uk and search for reference 24/01308/LDCP in the planning portal.

5. 10-metre pole in Letchworth

BT is seeking permission to install a 10-metre-high wooden pole near 9 Pyms Close.

It will be used for fixed line broadband electronic communications.

To view the plans in full, visit north-herts.gov.uk and search for reference 24/01282/EC in the planning portal.