How long do planning decisions take near Bull's Green?

The average planning decision time near Bull's Green is 48 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 Bull's Green?

The planning approval rate near Bull's Green is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bull's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Bull's Green is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bull's Green?

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Bull's Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bull's Green, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bull's Green are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bull's Green

Bull's Green, located within the civil parish of Datchworth in East Hertfordshire, is home to The Horns, a local pub situated on Bramfield Road. This quaint area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting spot for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £471,069 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 015F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bull's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bull's Green.

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 Bull's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bull's Green.

- Land East Of 86 Bramfield Road Bulls Green Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SA
Construction of new dwelling, access and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 33 Burnham Green Road Burnham Green Hertfordshire AL6 0NL
Demolition of garage and study room. Erection of part single storey, part two storey front extension. Construction of front porch. Insertion of front dormer. Insertion of two windows to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Bull's Green in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Bull's Green show an average sale price of £471,069, 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 Bull's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bull's Green includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Bull's Green

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bull's Green. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Bull's Green.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bull's Green were full planning applications (6), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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