Aston, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aston, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aston are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 839 (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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aston.
- 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 Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Aston.
- X/26/0250/CND - 6 Yeomans Drive Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EJ
Application for partial approval of details reserved by condition 3 (precommencement - materials) pursuant to planning approval 3/25/1952/HH
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 3/26/0672/CLPO - 6 Yeomans Drive Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EJ
Certificate of lawfulness to extend patio to rear of swimming pool as a base for a proposed outside sauna
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 6 School Lane Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7HA
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 36 Aston End Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EX
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The New House 2 Astonbury Lane Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing dwelling house in breach of agricultural tie (Condition 10) of permission 3/05/0417/FP
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 36 Aston End Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EX
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 36 Aston End Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EX
Single storey rear extension, front porch alterations, conversion of hair salon to study and utility areas and alterations to openings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 29 Stringers Lane Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EF
Construction of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 29 Stringers Lane Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EF
Change the rear glass conservatory to a standard single storey flat roof extension with a window on the side, 2 windows and a multi fold door to the rear and 2 skylight windows to the flat roof. (Will
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 10 Benington Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7DX
Discharge of Condition 4 (Listed building (new timber frame)) attached to 3/22/2707/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 23 Wrights Orchard Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7HR
Removal of the roof and erection of a 0.9 metre higher replacement roof of the same pitch, with flank facing dormers, a front facing second floor window and a rear facing Juliet balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 10 Benington Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7DX
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission: 3/22/2706/FUL dated 03.10.2023 (For: Erection of 6 dwellings. Conversion of barn to create 1, 2 bed dwelling with, access, pa
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 10 Benington Road Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7DX
Discharge of condition 29 (archaeology) of planning approval 3/22/2706/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 10 Benington Road Aston Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7DX
Discharge of condition 18 (Contaminated land survey and remediation) of planning approval 3/22/2706/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1A Stringers Lane Aston Stevenage Hertfordshire
Discharge of conditions 5 (Levels), 6 (Climate Change) and 8 (Landscaping) attached to 3/22/2639/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 12 Yeomans Drive Aston Hertfordshire SG2 7EJ
Conversion of workshop and vinery to create a single bedroom Annex, alterations to and extension to roof and external materials, insertion of windows and doors. Creation of Juliette balcony to south e
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 1A Stringers Lane Aston Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7EF
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeology) of planning approval 3/22/2639/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Aston in Hertfordshire
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.
Property prices in Aston 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 Aston a particularly low-crime area.
Aston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Aston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benington High Wood SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Aston
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Aston. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aston.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aston were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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