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26 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barley · updated daily · North Hertfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 26 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Old Post Office High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JAApprovedT1: Holly - Reduce height by 2.5ms and prune laterals all round by 1m to reshape into smaller conical shape, leaving at height of approx 8m, ensuring clearance to wall and adj thatch. T2: Walnut - Reduce back to previous pruning points, equating to reduction of overall regrowth of 2m.Received 4 Nov 2026Decided 11 Nov 202626/02853/TCA
The Old Hall High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JAApprovedT4: Yew - Raise and reduce back southern canopy overhanging by 3.5mReceived 4 Nov 2026Decided 11 Nov 202626/02856/TCA
Wheelwrights High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HXApprovedT1 - Horse Chestnut - Deadwood cleanout and lift to 4m over the roadReceived 4 Nov 2026Decided 11 Nov 202626/02870/TCA
The Old Post Office High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JAAwaiting decisionT3 Ash Tree - Reduce one lower limb to leave approximately 1m from the main stem and reduce one upper limb by up to 2m to reduce overhang towards The Old Post Office.Received 3 Nov 202626/02857/TCA
5 Cambridge Road Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HNAwaiting decisionDetails reserved by condition 3 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 26/01727/FP granted 21.07.2026Received 30 Oct 202626/02814/DOC

Planning in Barley

Approved: 94%; 44 of 44 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

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

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Around Barley

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SG8 607 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

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About Barley

Barley is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the North Hertfordshire district of England. Its name originates from the Old English term for a meadow, rather than the grain. The village lies along the Royston to Saffron Walden road and is close to the historic London to Cambridge route, with the Prime Meridian located just to the west, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 703 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

The area around Barley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Barley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barley?

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Barley. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Barley?

The average planning decision time near Barley is 38 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 Barley?

The planning approval rate near Barley is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barley?

The most common type of planning application near Barley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barley?

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