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Planning in Aston

Approved
72%
28 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aston in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Aston

Postcode districts

SG2 253 applications in the last 12 monthsSG14 282 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council

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About Aston

Aston is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, situated 2.5 miles southeast of Stevenage. Perched on a ridge between Stevenage and the Beane Valley, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Aston End and Hooks Cross, along with surrounding rural landscapes. According to the 2021 census, Aston has a population of 839, making it a quaint community ideal for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 839 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

The area around Aston has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aston 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Aston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Aston. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (11), tree works (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aston?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Aston. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aston?
The average planning decision time near Aston is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aston?
The planning approval rate near Aston is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aston?
The most common type of planning application near Aston is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aston?
You can search and track planning applications near Aston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.