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North Hertfordshire planning applications
3,937 applications. 92% approved. 48 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,937 planning applications from North Hertfordshire. 842 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
North Hertfordshire takes a median of 48 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/02274/RM Awaiting decision
Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ
Reserved Matters for - Construction of Phase 2a residential comprising 157 dwellings, associated road, drainage, servicing/utilities infrastructure, landscaping and open space. Partial discharge of conditions 7 (Highways),10 (Waste Management, 11 (Landscaping) and 12 (Sustainability) pursuant to outline planning permission reference 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024 The outline application was EIA development and an ES was provided. An EIA update note is provided with this Reserved Matters application.
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26/02154/PIP Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Peartree Cottage Smiths End Lane Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8LH
Erection of one dwelling
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26/02232/DOC Awaiting decision
Land Between Royston Road And Cambridge Road Barkway Hertfordshire
Details reserved by Condition 7 (Slab levels) of reserved matters application reference 25/03149/RM granted on 13.05.2026.
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26/02319/TCA Awaiting decision
21B Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JW
T1 & T2 Yew - Reduce by 50%
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26/02320/TCA Awaiting decision
9 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JH
T1: Purple leaved Plum - Trim and shape. T2: Conifer - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings and grind out stump. T3: Cherry - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings and grind out stump
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26/02189/LBC Awaiting decision
2 Kits Lane Wallington Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6SP
Installation of an external oil-fired boiler on south elevation
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26/02049/FP Awaiting decision
Hitchin Rugby Football Club King George V Playing Field Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XL
Installation of floodlights and 6 lighting columns.
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26/01637/LBC Awaiting decision
22-24 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RJ
Alterations to existing roof and structure including insertion of rooflights and replacement windows. Internal alterations.
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26/01636/FP Awaiting decision
22-24 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RJ
Alterations to existing roof and structure including insertion of rooflights and replacement windows.
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26/02302/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ
T1: Spruce - Remove to ground level and grind.
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26/01868/LBC Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage Willian Road Willian Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
Replacement of two sets of single-glazed French doors on rear elevation with double-glazed, leaded-light French doors.
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26/02303/TCA Awaiting decision
3 Green Lane Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5LW
T1: Ash : Crown clean & selectively reduce lower limbs
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26/02297/TCA Awaiting decision
3 Hitchin Hill Path Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EU
TG1: x 2 Black Thorns - Fell to ground level and eco-plugged.
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26/02306/TCA Awaiting decision
Land North Of Mount House The Mount Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8JH
T001: Multi Stemmed Ash - Fell to ground level. T002: Ash - Pollard stem.
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26/02128/FP Awaiting decision
83B Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AH
Replacement of rear timber door and windows to ground floor and basement level flats.
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26/02292/TCA Awaiting decision
Land West Of Butterfield Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8FD
T009: Ash - Sever Ivy and Pollard by 50%
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26/02111/FPH Awaiting decision
2 Crofton Mews Tithe Close Codicote Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8UX
Single storey rear extension and installation of air source heat pump.
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26/01806/FPH Awaiting decision
72 Kimpton Road Blackmore End St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8LX
Single storey rear infill extension and alterations to rear ground floor fenestration (Development already carried out).
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26/02279/TCA Awaiting decision
Land To The East Of The Old Bakery Law Hall Lane Bendish Hertfordshire SG4 8JH
T2: Laburnum - Remove.
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26/02149/FPH Awaiting decision
159 Park Lane Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PR
Single storey rear and front extensions following demolition of existing rear element.
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26/02163/LDCP Awaiting decision
28 Convent Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1QN
Installation of no.3 rooflights to existing front and box dormer to existing rear roofslope to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodation. Lower existing rear roof ridge height.
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26/02168/FPH Awaiting decision
13 Langbridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EL
Alterations to existing detached garage including raised roof height, side extension, alterations to fenestration and open-sided front porch to facilitate garage conversion into ancillary habitable accommodation.
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26/01861/FPH Awaiting decision
Meadow Cottage 24 Charlton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AE
Single storey rear orangery extension with glazed roof lantern. Extension and alterations to existing roof including insertion of rooflight to side roofslope, enlargement of existing rear dormer window including insertion of Juliet balcony and first floor rear roof canopy.
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26/02273/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Bakery Law Hall Lane Bendish Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8JH
T1: Laburnum - Remove.
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26/02265/TCA Awaiting decision
Glendra Brickyard Lane Reed Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8BE
T1: Honey locust - Re pollard by removing approx 3m of re growth back to previous pollard points at approx 4m from ground level. T2: Goat Willow - Pollard at 2m from ground level, removing 2m of growth. T3: Hawthorn - Pollard at 2m from ground level, removing 2m of growth.
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26/02140/FPH Awaiting decision
Parthon Holwell Road Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3SL
Single storey front and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration including infill of side door. Erection of detached bike/bin store in front garden.
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26/02264/TCA Awaiting decision
4 Crossways Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8AQ
T1: Weeping Willow - Reduce crown by up to 5m all over and remove dead wood.
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26/02101/FPH Awaiting decision
Chantry House 31 West End Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5PH
Erection of detached three-bay oak-framed ancillary outbuilding.
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26/02248/DOC Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear 34 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UU
Details reserved by Condition 1 (BNG) of planning application reference 25/01094/FP granted on 19.02.2026.
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26/00261/FP Awaiting decision
Nup End Industrial Estate Nup End Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6QJ
Change of use land and siting of 8 storage containers. (Development already carried out).
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26/02258/NMA Awaiting decision
Land On The North Side Of Pirton Road Holwell Hertfordshire SG5 3SN
Omission of the decorative chimney stacks and brick soldier course detailing shown on the approved elevations to Plots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (as Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 24/01620/S73 granted 03.09.2024)
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26/02255/NMA Awaiting decision
Highover Farm Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ
Revisions to approved plans relating to (i) northern loop road raised table location, (ii) revised details for sub-station, (iii) minor alteration to location of pumping station and associated landscaping (as Non-Material Amendment of planing permission 25/02794/RM granted 06.05.2026)
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26/02139/FPH Awaiting decision
Mill House Purwell Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0NF
Installation of freestanding , above ground swimming pool structure in rear garden
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26/02259/TCA Awaiting decision
White Posts High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HY
Copper Beech - Crown reduction of 4m all round, reducing the overall height and lateral spread of the crown while retaining the natural shape and form. Remove deadwood.
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26/01925/FPH Awaiting decision
3 Waterloo Lane Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3ST
Installation of gazebo in rear garden.
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26/02077/OP Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Oakfields Farm Stevenage Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7JX
Erection of a single dwelling and associated works, with all matters reserved except access.
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26/02159/DOC Awaiting decision
66 Park Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PW
Details reserved by Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) of outline planning permission reference 23/02946/OP granted on 18.06.2025.
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26/02250/TCA Awaiting decision
Caldicott Court Harrison Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SL
T2: Sycamore - Cut back to boundary. T5: 10x Pines - Crown reduction up to 30%.
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26/02249/TPO Awaiting decision
Caldicott Court Harrison Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SL
T1: Common Walnut - Crown reduction 30%. T3: Beech - Cut back to boundary. T4: Pine - Cut back to boundary.
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26/02156/DOC Awaiting decision
Northway Filling Station Great North Road Hinxworth Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5EX
Details reserved by Condition 6 (Sustainable drainage planters) of planning permission reference 25/02260/FP granted on 21.07.2026.
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26/01922/FP Awaiting decision
Unit 9 Cam Centre Wilbury Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0TW
Change of use and conversion of existing outbuilding from industrial storage unit to skills training centre and associated gymnasium centre including Installation of air conditioning unit and alterations to fenestration and external cladding.
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26/02230/NMA Awaiting decision
The Elms The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Installation of metal windows (as Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/00802/FPH granted 17.09.2024)
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26/02065/LBC Awaiting decision
The Elms The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Single storey side extension following partial demolition of existing rear west wall and interior alterations (variation to listed building consent ref: 24/00803/LBC granted 17.09.2024)
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26/02246/TCA Awaiting decision
Tudor Cottage 11 High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HZ
T1: Conifer - Fell. T2: Common Holly - Fell.
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26/02240/TCA Awaiting decision
Gregans House 34 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HF
T1 ,T2: Ash - To raise and reduce canopy and all heavy loading branches to a minimum clearance of 3m from ground level
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26/02226/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage Willian Road Willian Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
T1: Ash, T2: Oak - Reduction of the crown by 25%.
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26/02104/FPH Awaiting decision
6 Sollershott West Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PX
Two storey front and rear extension and replace existing windows following demolition of existing side element and rear conservatory. Insertion of obscure-glazed first-floor side window to serve en suite (revision of previously approved Planning Permission 25/01449/FPH granted 8.01.2026).
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26/02225/TCA Awaiting decision
45 Stockens Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6DQ
T1: Silver Birch - Reduce crown by around 30% (around 2-3m) to bring back into proportion and reduce wind and stress loading on the main stem connection.
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26/01890/FPH Awaiting decision
15 The Finches Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PB
Single storey front and side extensions. Insertion of side box dormer and 4 no. rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation. Addition of solar panel array onto proposed side dormer flat roof and reposition of existing solar panels. Alterations to fenestration and removal of chimney. Repositioning and replacement of boundary fence alongside boundary and reinstatement of existing rear access to provide off-street parking space.
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26/02310/DOC Awaiting decision
Land To The East Of 2 West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3RA
Details reserved by condition 6 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference no 25/03153/FP granted 23.06.2026.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/00735/DOC Decided
Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by condition 29 Parts (a) and (b) (Contamination Phase II Report) of planning permission reference no 17/01955/1 granted 11.03.2024.
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26/00612/FP Decided
The Biggin Queen Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1AB
Installation of perimeter railing, gate and wall following removal of existing fence. Installation of free-standing Air Source Heat Pump and associated enclosure, new bin and cycle store together with hard and soft landscaping works including low-level lighting (as amended by plans received on 10/09/2026).
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26/00613/LBC Decided
The Biggin Queen Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1AB
Internal and external alterations including replacement windows and installation of secondary glazing (as amended by plans received on 10/09/2026).
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26/00733/NMA Decided
Land To The North And East Of Great Wymondley Arch Road Great Wymondley Hertfordshire
Amendment to approved plans pursuant to Condition 2, and associated updates to details pursuant to Condition 3 (infrastructure details), 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 8 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), 9 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan), 10 (Fire Risk Management Plan), 12 (Landscaping Details), and Conditions 17 and 18 (Drainage Details) - as non-material amendment to planning permission reference 21/03380/FP granted on 11.03.2024.
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26/02036/DOC Granted
20 Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QN
Details reserved by Condition 8A (Written Scheme of Investigation - WSI) of planning application reference 22/03296/FP granted on 13.06.2025.
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26/01611/FPH Decided
42 Green Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1EA
Erection of rear ancillary outbuilding following demolition of existing rear and front outbuildings.
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26/01610/FPH Decided
42 Green Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1EA
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extensions following demolition of existing conservatory, detached garage and outbuildings. Insertion of rooflights to existing side roofslopes. Alterations to front fenestration including insertion of second floor front windows.
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26/01629/FPH Decided
2 Chequers Cottages Chequers Lane Preston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7TY
Installation of EV charger to front elevation.
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26/01169/LBC Decided
2 Chequers Cottages Chequers Lane Preston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7TY
Installation of EV charger to front elevation.
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26/02082/TCA Granted
Walden Lea The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP
T1: London Plane - Pollard back to previous points. T2: Cypress - Reduce the height by 1.5m. Bring over the pathway up to 2m
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,375 decisions from North Hertfordshire between 2002 and 2026, part of 3,937 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,753 granted against 226 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,251 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/01282/1TPO Granted
14 Rosemont Close Letchworth SG6 4XR
Lift crowns of 3 Red Maples to 3 metres and reduce canopy by approximately 20%
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02/01295/1TCA Granted
Foxacre High Street Barley Royston SG8 8HX
Removal of 3 Leylandii trees
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02/01374/1TCA Granted
Frays Damask Green Road Weston Hitchin SG4 7DE
Removal of one third of lower crown of Ash tree on side adjacent to properties in Damask Close
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02/01293/1TPO Granted
21 Baldock Street Royston SG8 5AY
Pollard one Lime tree
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02/01369/1LB Granted
Brewers Cottage 26A High Street Kimpton Hitchin SG4 8RJ
Partial demolition of and reconstruction of chimney stack.
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02/01440/1TCA Granted
44 The Avenue Hitchin SG4 9RQ
Raise crown of 1 Beech tree and 1 Lime tree
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02/01581/1TCA Granted
48 Ridge Road Letchworth SG6 1PN
Removal of 3 Cypress Trees
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02/01396/1 Granted
38-39 Bancroft Hitchin SG5 1LA
Installation of satellite dish on rear elevation
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02/01592/1 Refused
Land Adjacent 3 Newnham Way Ashwell Baldock SG7
Outline application (design, external appearance and landscaping reserved) for erection of 2 detached bunglows and garages and formation of new access onto Newnham Way
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02/01424/1HH Granted
223 Nevells Road Letchworth SG6 4TZ
Part two and part single storey side and rear extensions, incorporating replacement garage (in accordance with amended plans received on 21 November 2002)
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 588 70%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 121 14%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 133 16%
Planning agents in North Hertfordshire
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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The Blue Tree Company 100% granted overall 47
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DLA Town Planning Ltd 85% granted overall 37
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Branching Out Tree and Garden Services 96% granted overall 28
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4Seasons Specialist Tree Surgeons Ltd 100% granted overall 24
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Arborcare 92% granted overall 21
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Shire tree limited 97% granted overall 15
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ROBINSON TREE SERVICES LTD 85% granted overall 14
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Saunders Boston Limited 97% granted overall 10
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in North Hertfordshire
- Arbury Ward 134
- Arbury Ward Historic 94
- Baldock Town Ward Historic 69
- Baldock West Ward 75
- Cadwell Ward 80
- Cadwell Ward Historic 42
- Chesfield Ward Historic 51
- Codicote And Kimpton Ward 76
- Codicote Ward Historic 63
- Ermine Ward 181
- Ermine Ward Historic 113
- Graveley, St Ippolyts And Wymondley Ward 128
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 123
- Hitchin Bearton Ward Historic 98
- Hitchin Highbury Ward 110
- Hitchin Highbury Ward Historic 106
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 41
- Hitchin Oughton Ward Historic 31
- Hitchin Priory Ward 138
- Hitchin Priory Ward Historic 73
- Hitchin Walsworth Ward 80
- Hitchin Walsworth Ward Historic 73
- Hitchwood Offa And Hoo Historic 209
- Hitchwood Ward 59
- Kimpton Ward Historic 48
- Knebworth Ward 95
- Knebworth Ward Historic 115
- Letchworth East Ward Historic 54
- Letchworth Grange Ward Historic 48
- Letchworth Norton Ward 103
- Letchworth South East Historic 25
- Letchworth South East Ward 84
- Letchworth South West Historic 126
- Letchworth South West Ward 160
- Offa Ward 84
- Royston Heath Ward 74
- Royston Heath Ward Historic 69
- Royston Meridian Ward 48
- Royston Meridian Ward Historic 47
- Royston Palace Ward 43
- Royston Palace Ward Historic 55
- Weston And Sandon Historic 71
- Weston And Sandon Ward 96
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Common questions
How many planning applications does North Hertfordshire decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, North Hertfordshire decided 842 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in North Hertfordshire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 48 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many North Hertfordshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 842 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 70% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has North Hertfordshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3375 decisions from North Hertfordshire between 2002 and 2026, out of 3,937 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in North Hertfordshire?
April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 205 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on North Hertfordshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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North Hertfordshire: 3,937 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 842 decided, 92% approved, median 48 days to a decision. 1,307 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 3,375 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.