What percentage of planning applications does North Hertfordshire approve?

North Hertfordshire approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 1,459 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has North Hertfordshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,459 planning decisions published by North Hertfordshire.

What is the refusal rate for North Hertfordshire planning applications?

North Hertfordshire refuses approximately 6% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in North Hertfordshire?

The typical planning application in North Hertfordshire takes 6.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 2,337 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how North Hertfordshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in North Hertfordshire

yesterday

Two storey with Juliet balcony and single storey rear extension following demoli

26/01588/FPH · Hitchin Priory Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension with the following dimension:Length as measured fro

26/02080/NCS · Royston Palace Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Replacement of existing front and side windows (as amended by plan received on 1

26/01655/FPH · Letchworth South West Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing side/rear element.

26/01964/FPH · Knebworth Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Change of use and conversion of existing building (use class E) to create one dw

26/01798/FP · Codicote And Kimpton Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Details reserved by BNG Condition (Fence and Access Details) of planning permiss

26/01147/DOC · Ermine Ward

Approved

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This page analyses 1,459 planning decisions made by North Hertfordshire, from July 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the North Hertfordshire planning approval rates page.

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