Ardeley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ardeley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ardeley are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ardeley
Ardeley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 5 miles east of Stevenage. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cromer, Wood End, and Moor Green, and had a population of 411 as of the 2021 census. This picturesque area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its charming rural character and community development potential.
Population: 411 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,368 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ardeley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ardeley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ardeley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
90 planning applications found near Ardeley.
- - The Lodge Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Prior approval application (Part 1, Class AA) for construction of additional storey to create first floor living accommodation, height of 3.51 metres
Status: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Church Farm Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Variation of Conditions 20 (Provision of visibility splays) and 26 (Barn 2 short let only) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/23/1641/FUL/Dated 06/12/2024) for (The demolition of existing buildin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 1 The Green Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AQ
Erection of outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Discharge condition 3 (details of windows) attached to 3/24/1372/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Discharge condition 4 (details of insulation and dry lining for the stone walls) attached to 3/24/1371/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - The Old Bell Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Single storey rear extension with glass link; replacement of front windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - The Old Bell Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Single storey rear extension with glass link; replacement of front windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - The Old Bell Barn Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
11 solar panels to be mounted on south facing garage roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Conversion and change of use of storage barn to residential use, as enlargement of the existing attached dwelling, with insertion of 5 conservation rooflights, windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Conversion and change of use of storage barn to residential use, as enlargement of the existing attached dwelling, with insertion of 5 conservation rooflights, windows and doors. Insertion of partitio
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Land Between Greenoak And The Old Bell Barn Blind Lane Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Erection of two 4-bedroom detached dwellings with solar panels, Air Source Heat Pumps, associated parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - The Old Bell Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Single storey rear extension and glass link. Replacement of ground floor front windows. New external flint wall, new external rear steps and relocate rear door.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - The Old Bell Moor Green Road Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Single storey rear extension and glass link. Replacement of ground floor front windows. New external flint wall, new external rear steps and relocate rear door. Block up 1 ground floor internal door a
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - The Lodge Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Single storey side extension and two storey rear extension incorporating rooflight windows. Insert 1 rear facing rooflight window.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Conversion and change of use of attached storage barn to residential use (as enlargement of the attached dwelling), with insertion of conservation rooflight windows, ground floor windows and doors, wi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Conversion and change of use of attached storage barn to residential use (as enlargement of the attached dwelling), with insertion of conservation rooflight windows, ground floor windows and doors, wi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Church Farm Moor Green Road Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
The demolition of existing buildings and erection of: Barn 1 - office accommodation, and 6 units of overnight accommodation (with 14 beds in total) for staff, volunteers and students working on the fa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-08-25
View full details - - Church Farm Moor Green Road Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AH
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of planning approval 3/21/1983/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Change of use from agricultural building to ancillary accommodation for the main property. Installation of 5 conservation rooflight windows. Installation of replacement doors for windows and new windo
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - Ardeley Bury Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AF
Change of use from agricultural building to ancillary accommodation for the main property. Installation of 5 conservation rooflight windows. Installation of replacement doors for windows and insertion
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-12-21
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A brief summary of Ardeley in Hertfordshire
Ardeley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 5 miles east of Stevenage. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cromer, Wood End, and Moor Green, and had a population of 411 as of the 2021 census. This picturesque area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its charming rural character and community development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 411 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Ardeley show an average sale price of £376,368, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ardeley a particularly low-crime area.
Ardeley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cottered, Ardeley, Walkern. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ardeley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ardeley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ardeley
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ardeley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ardeley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Ardeley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ardeley were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Walkern planning applications
- Hare Street planning applications
- Luffenhall planning applications
- Cromer planning applications
- Clay End planning applications
- Bassus Green planning applications
- Moor Green planning applications
- Brook End planning applications
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