Bengeo, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bengeo, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bengeo are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bengeo
Bengeo is a suburban area located in Hertford, within the East Hertfordshire district of England. Situated on the north bank of the River Beane, it is distinctly separated from the main part of Hertford, making it a unique locale for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 015C
Crime Statistics
137 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 45
- shoplifting: 27
- anti-social-behaviour: 24
- other-theft: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 7
- burglary: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 4
- bicycle-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- robbery: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- drugs: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bengeo.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bengeo.
- 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 Bengeo based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Bengeo.
- 3/26/0717/HH - 20 Westfield Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DJ
Replacement roof to create additional living space incorporating side dormers and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - X/26/0251/CND - 45 Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3EP
Discharge of condition 4 (Contamination) attached to 3/25/1302/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - X/26/0223/CND - 45 Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3EP
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials) and 5 (Construction Management Plan) attached to 3/25/1302/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 35-37 Farquhar Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3BW
Demolition of existing single storey rear structures, erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions, internal alterations; and insertion of windows to side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 47 New Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3JL
Replacement roof over existing garage with associated external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Allt Yr Yn 57A Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3EP
Continued use of the existing flat roof as a roof terrace (Retrospective) and proposed installation of a safety balustrade
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 106 Duncombe Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, loft conversion with roof lights to front and back and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 6 Woodhall Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3ED
Two storey front extension, single storey side extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 6 Woodhall Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3ED
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of hip-to-gable roof extension, insertion of 3 x rooflights to front, 1 x dormer window to rear, 1 x window to side, and removal of chimney to facil
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 2 Coach House Mews Byde Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3BQ
Increased ridge height to align with existing roof, rear dormer extension and 1No. Roof light to front. Porch extension to front and internal configurations, window replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 25 Byde Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3AR
Single storey front porch, part single/part two storey rear extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 14 St Leonards Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3JN
Erection of two-storey rear extension, single storey side extension and front porch, removal of side chimney, alterations to fenestration, addition of side dormer, erection of outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 2A Church Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DP
Demolition of rear conservatory, porch and front facing dormer. Erection of a single storey front extension, new chimney stack, raising existing chimney stack, canopy roof to the side elevation and a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 53 Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3EP
Enlargement of current light well and replacement timber framed window to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 5 Eleanor Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DN
Raising of walls to existing rear single storey element, with replacement flat roof and rooflight, alterations to fenestration and insertion of 1 x window to first floor rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 18 Cowper Crescent Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DY
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 25 Byde Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3AR
Construction of single storey front porch, part single/part two storey rear extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 9 Danesbury Park Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3HX
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) attached to 3/25/0877/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 3 Duncombe Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3BY
Siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 24 Parker Avenue Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3LA
Single storey side extension, Creation of canopy and bay window to front. External alterations and insertion of rooflight at rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Bengeo in Hertfordshire
Bengeo is a suburban area located in Hertford, within the East Hertfordshire district of England. Situated on the north bank of the River Beane, it is distinctly separated from the main part of Hertford, making it a unique locale for planning applications and developments.
The Bengeo area recorded 137 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bengeo has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hertford. 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 Bengeo 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, Bengeo 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 Bengeo
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Bengeo. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Bengeo.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bengeo were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (17), listed building and heritage (12). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 11 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 74 applications
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