What percentage of planning applications does North Hertfordshire approve?

North Hertfordshire approves approximately 94% of planning applications, based on 2,079 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has North Hertfordshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,079 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 average planning application in North Hertfordshire takes 9.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 2,065 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. 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

2 days ago

Installation of no.12 solar panels on the east roof slope, and no.11 solar panel

26/01333/LDCP · Ermine Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of single storey garage to front driveway.

26/01565/FPH · Baldock West Ward

Approved

2 days ago

Replacement front door. Install two roof vent tiles to North Elevation. Internal

26/01404/LBC · Cadwell Ward

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existi

26/01270/FPH · Hitchin Highbury Ward

Approved

3 days ago

Insertion of 3 no. front rooflights and 3 no. rear rooflights to facilitate loft

26/01199/FPH · Hitchin Priory Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Rear

26/01523/FPH · Baldock West Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Two storey and part single storey rear extension, single storey front extension

26/01512/FPH · Hitchin Bearton Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Replace existing front door (as amended by drawing no. 1.1 and revised specifica

26/01484/LBC · Arbury Ward

Approved

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This page analyses 2,079 planning decisions made by North Hertfordshire from January 2020 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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