Barley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barley are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 703 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £425,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barley.
- 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 Barley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Barley.
- 26/01057/LDCP - The Old Granary Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Remove part of rear roof light (implemented under refs: 18/02096/FPH and 18/02097/LBC) and introduce a smaller roof light within a new section of zinc roof
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/01212/TCA - Belfry Manor Farm Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
T1: Walnut - Crown reduce of up to 1.5m, 1m pruning to suitable growth points.
Status: Approved | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - The Old Granary Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Remove part of rear roof light (implemented under refs: 18/02096/FPH and 18/02097/LBC) and introduce a smaller roof light within a new section of zinc roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - The Old Granary Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Remove part of rear roof light (implemented under refs: 18/02096/FPH and 18/02097/LBC) and introduce a smaller roof light within a new section of zinc roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/01091/LBC - The Old Granary Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Remove part of rear roof light (implemented under refs: 18/02096/FPH and 18/02097/LBC) and introduce a smaller roof light within a new section of zinc roof
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Scout Hut Church End Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Erection of scout hut following demolition of existing scout hut.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Daubentons Manor Farm Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Insertion of rear bifold doors and windows following removal of existing window (revision of previously approved Listed Building Consent 25/00384/LBC granted 28.05.2025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Daubentons Manor Farm Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Enlarging the existing kitchen window from a three casement window to a five casement window (as non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00383/FPH granted on 28.05.2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 36 Picknage Road Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HP
Installation of hardstanding to front of property together with dropped kerb and vehicle crossover onto B1039
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Land North Of 2 Millers Close Picknage Road Barley Hertfordshire
Details reserved by Condition 13 (Sustainability strategy) of planning permission 23/02948/FP granted on 29.07.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Panna Cottage Pudding Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JU
T1: Catalpa - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Scout Hut Church End Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8JW
Installation of two metal storage containers, one to provide storage and the other to provide storage and changing facilities for sports/events, following removal of existing storage container.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Studlands High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HT
Two storey rear extension to include French doors and balcony to first floor following removal of existing rear bay windows at ground and first floor and side elevation outhouse. Re-clad rear exterior
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Churchfield Pudding Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JX
Variation of Condition 2 (insertion of dormer to guest annexe) of planning permission 20/02419/FP granted on 22/12/2020 for the Erection of one detached 4-bed dwelling following demolition of existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Barley in Hertfordshire
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.
Property prices in Barley show an average sale price of £425,178, 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 Barley a particularly low-crime area.
Barley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barley. 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 Barley 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.
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Planning Activity in Barley
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Barley. Of these, 92% 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 Barley.
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 Barley were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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