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House prices in North Hertfordshire District Council: average £418,857, +5.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Hertfordshire District Council received?
North Hertfordshire District Council received 2,715 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does North Hertfordshire District Council take to decide applications?
North Hertfordshire District Council takes an average of 59 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 North Hertfordshire District Council?
North Hertfordshire District Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Hertfordshire District Council?
Submit your representation to North Hertfordshire District 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 North Hertfordshire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Hertfordshire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Hertfordshire District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 303 appeals were lodged against North Hertfordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

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

About North Hertfordshire District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Hertfordshire District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

North Hertfordshire District Council, located in Letchworth Garden City, oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of Hitchin, Baldock, and Royston, along with various villages and rural landscapes. Notably, part of the district encompasses the Chiltern Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive region for planning applications and developments.

The council area encompasses 102 towns and villages, including Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Royston. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Hertfordshire District Council received 2,715 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (734), discharge of conditions (298), tree works (293). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

303 planning appeals were lodged against North Hertfordshire District Council decisions, of which 76 were allowed and 205 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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