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7 in the last 90 days2 in the last 301 in the last 14100% approveddecisions typically take 149 days

Source: Hertfordshire County Council planning register · updated daily

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 12 months

54 Shephall Green, Stevenage, SG2 9XS
Full planning permission for the change of use from class C3 to C2 children’s care home and new dormer
PendingReceived 19 Oct 2026PL/0604/26
15-21 Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3BJ
Demolition of existing residential dwellings and the erection of a Care Home (Use Class C2), together with associated access, parking, landscaping, drainage, and other associated works
PendingReceived 28 Sep 2026PL/0602/26
Land at the Briggens Estate, near Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire
EIA Scoping Opinion request for a new sand and gravel quarry together with establishment and use of ancillary facilities including new site access off Royden Road; haul roads to the plant site and extraction areas; establishment and use of plant site complete with processing plant, water management and stocking grounds, with restoration using indigenous and imported materials to agricultural land and nature conservation habitat
PendingReceived 3 Sep 2026PL/0587/26 Scoping
54 Station Road, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5LS
Change of use from Class C3 (residential) to Class C2 (Children's' Care Home), construction of single storey annexe, ground floor side extension, removal of 1no. tree, and associated works
PendingReceived 17 Aug 2026PL/0592/26
2 The Rowans, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HJ
Full planning permission for the change of use from class C3 to C2 childrens care home, new fenestration and boundary alterations
PendingReceived 13 Aug 2026PL/0596/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Hertfordshire County Council received?

Hertfordshire County Council received 19 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.

How long does Hertfordshire County Council take to decide applications?

Hertfordshire County Council takes an average of 149 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Hertfordshire County Council?

Hertfordshire County Council approves 100% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Hertfordshire County Council?

Submit your representation to Hertfordshire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Hertfordshire County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Hertfordshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Hertfordshire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,783 appeals were lodged against Hertfordshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Hertfordshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Hertfordshire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for Hertfordshire, established in 1889. The council oversees essential public services such as social care, transportation, education, and fire and rescue operations. With the Liberal Democrats holding a plurality since May 2025, the council operates under a minority administration, with key meetings and its main offices located at Robertson House in Stevenage. This information is vital for anyone researching planning applications within the county. The council is currently led by Steve Jarvis (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 20 May 2025. Angie Ridgwell serves as Chief Executive since September 2024. The council comprises 78 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 544 towns and villages, including Baldock, Berkhamsted, Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Bushey and Cheshunt. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Hertfordshire County Council received 19 planning applications. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 149 days.

The most common types were amendments (4), other applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

1,783 planning appeals were lodged against Hertfordshire County Council decisions, of which 498 were allowed and 1,047 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Hertfordshire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Hertfordshire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.