Baldock, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Baldock are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Baldock
Baldock is a historic market town located in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 33 miles north of London. It features the River Ivel, which originates from springs within the town. With a population of 10,615 as of 2021, Baldock is well-connected to nearby towns including Royston, Letchworth, Hitchin, and Stevenage, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,846 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Baldock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baldock.
- 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 Baldock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Baldock.
- 26/01436/TPO - The Sycamores London Road Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6NQ
T1: Sycamore - Fell. G1: 5x Sycamore - Reduce back to boundary line(3m), reduce in height by 4m (25%). T3: Common Horse Chestnut - Reduce by 4m (30%). T4: Sycamore - Reduce by 3-4m (25%). T5: Elm - Re
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - The Sycamores London Road Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6NQ
T1: Sycamore - Fell. G1: 5x Sycamore - Reduce back to boundary line(3m), reduce in height by 4m (25%). T3: Common Horse Chestnut - Reduce by 4m (30%). T4: Sycamore - Reduce by 3-4m (25%). T5: Elm - Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 12a Pinnocks Lane Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6DD
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01192/FPH - 12a Pinnocks Lane Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6DD
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 35 The Twitchell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6DW
Single storey rear extension, replace garage door with window to facilitate conversion of integral garage into habitable accommodation and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01126/FP - Unit 8 Baldock Industrial Estate Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6NG
Erection of no.2 industrial units with associated access, parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements following demolition of existing industrial building.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01205/LDCP - 35 The Twitchell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6DW
Single storey rear extension, replace garage door with window to facilitate conversion of integral garage into habitable accommodation and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01197/TCA - Tesco Extra Superstore 58 High Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6BN
Various tree works
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 47 Hitchin Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AQ
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Repaint Extension Brickwork) of planning permission reference 15/01585/1LB granted on 08.10.2015.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 47 Hitchin Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AQ
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Completion of Works) of listed building consent reference 25/02892/LBC granted on 06.01.2026.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 47 Hitchin Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AQ
Details reserved by Condition 1 (Rear Elevation Window Glazing) of listed building consent reference 25/02892/LBC granted on 06.01.2026.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 47 Hitchin Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AQ
Details reserved by Condition 2 (Door Glazing) of listed building consent reference 25/02892/LBC granted on 06.01.2026.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land At 1 To 8 Gentle Court Baldock Hertfordshire
T1: Cherry - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - St Marys Church Hall Church Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5AE
Single storey front extension. Roof extension over existing front entrance and new glazed doors and window screen in forward position, installation of 3 rooflights to existing rear roof slope, replace
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Tesco Extra Superstore 58 High Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6BN
Installation of replacement external lighting scheme within car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 29 Weston Way Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6EZ
Single storey front extension to existing house and erection of detached annexe to rear garden (amended scheme submitted 01.05.26).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 47 Weston Way Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6EZ
Erection of single storey garage to existing front driveway and extension of the existing dropped kerb to include alterations to the existing border to improve vehicle access to the driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 26 Holroyd Crescent Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6EL
Single storey pre-fabricated front garden outbuilding for use as a home office (development already carried out).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The George At Baldock Hitchin Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AE
Part change of use and conversion of ground floor to bakery shop, retail unit and an ancillary office. Insertion of two ground floor rear windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Tesco Extra Superstore 58 High Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6BN
T137, T142, T149: Goat Willow - Pollard at 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Baldock in Hertfordshire
Baldock is a historic market town located in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 33 miles north of London. It features the River Ivel, which originates from springs within the town. With a population of 10,615 as of 2021, Baldock is well-connected to nearby towns including Royston, Letchworth, Hitchin, and Stevenage, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Baldock show an average sale price of £377,846, 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 Baldock a particularly low-crime area.
Baldock has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Baldock, Norton. 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 Baldock includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Baldock 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 Baldock
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Baldock. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Baldock.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Baldock were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 61 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.