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Planning in Birch Green

Approved
43%
17 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Birch Green

Birch Green is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

The area around Birch Green has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birch Green 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 Birch Green, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Birch Green. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (5).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birch Green?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Birch Green. The approval rate is 43%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birch Green?
The average planning decision time near Birch Green is 70 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 Birch Green?
The planning approval rate near Birch Green is 43%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birch Green?
The most common type of planning application near Birch Green is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birch Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Birch Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.