Planning application
25/01696/OP
Land South East Of Holwell Road And North Of Hambridge Way, Pirton Herts
Proposal
Outline application for the erection of up to 130 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS), and associated works with all matters reserved save for access (additional supporting information received 17th September and 2nd December 2025)
As published by the council, reference 25/01696/OP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
16 Jul 2025
Received by North Hertfordshire
-
24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
26/01300/TCA Granted
26 Royal Oak Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QT
Multi-stemmed Ash - Remove the remaining section on safety grounds.
-
26/01438/FPH Awaiting decision
28 Royal Oak Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QT
Single storey rear extension to link existing detached garage to main dwelling following demolition of the existing kitchen conservatory and side carport. Alterations to garage fenestration to facilitate garage conversion. Front extension with side dormer window and habitable accommodation in roof space and front entrance porch. Installation of front hardstanding and provision of two parking spaces.
-
25/02064/OP Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 10 Hambridge Way Pirton Hertfordshire
Erection of up to 50 dwellings including affordable housing, together with amenity space, landscaping and all associated infrastructure and works (all matters reserved except means of access) (amended and additional plans received 10.04.2026).
-
25/03153/FP Decided
Land To The East Of 2 West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3RA
Extension of existing hardstanding. New concrete pad for siting of caravan (Development already carried out). Installation of permeable driveway (Development has commenced). Creation of vehicular access off West Lane.
-
26/01425/DOC Granted
West Lane Farm West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QP
Details Reserved by Condition 1 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission 25/00461/FP granted 10/06/2025.
-
21/01656/DOC Granted
12 Davis Crescent Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3RB
Condition 8 - Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation (as discharge of condition of planning permission 20/00529/FP granted 06.07.2020)
Other outline applications
In North Hertfordshire
-
26/01499/SO Decided
Land Between Knebworth Golf Club And A1M Old Knebworth Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire
Screening Opinion: Proposed solar photovoltaic farm and associated infrastructure.
-
26/01548/ADJ Decided
Land South Of 52 London Road Knebworth Hertfordshire
Outline application for residential development of up to 25 dwellings and open space with all matters reserved except access. NORTH HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL: ADJACENT AUTHORITY : CONSULTEE ONLY.
-
26/01454/NCS Granted
10 High Dane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 5.07 metres
-
26/01256/SO Decided
Land Off Claybush Road Ashwell Hertfordshire
EIA Screening Request
-
26/01238/NCS Granted
162 Wymondley Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QJ
Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6 metres