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Planning in Bayford

Approved
50%
11 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 18 weeks
on average

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

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About Bayford

Bayford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, just 3 miles south of Hertford. With a population of 478 as of the 2021 census, it is well-connected by the Bayford railway station, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 478 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

The area around Bayford has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bayford 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 Bayford, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Bayford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bayford?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Bayford. The approval rate is 50%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bayford?
The average planning decision time near Bayford is 129 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 Bayford?
The planning approval rate near Bayford is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bayford?
The most common type of planning application near Bayford is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bayford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bayford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.