Buntingford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Buntingford
Buntingford, a historic market town in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, is situated along the River Rib and the ancient Roman road, Ermine Street. Once a bustling staging post, Buntingford features several coaching inns and notable sites, including the 18th-century prison known as The Cage. With a population of 7,989 as of the 2021 census, this vibrant community offers a variety of planning opportunities for residential and commercial developments.
Population: 7,989 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
Website: http://www.buntingfordtowncouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £546,968 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buntingford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buntingford.
- 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 Buntingford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Buntingford.
- - 56 Hare Street Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9HN
Demolition of existing single storey side extension, rear conservatory and front porch. Addition of new first floor and two-storey side extension with alterations to fenestration and openings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 16 Chequers Close Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9TB
Certificate of lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and removal of the flue pipe
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Falkland 70A High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AH
Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) attached to 3/25/1533/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Buntingford Footpath 027 Buntingford Hertfordshire
Section 257 application for proposed diversion of public right of way (Buntingford Footpath 027)
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Nevetts Bowling Green Lane Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DF
County Council application, to be determined by HCC: Demolition of existing vacant care home and supported living house, erection of 12 supported living units (Class C3), comprising a 2 storey block c
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 2 Maylon Close Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9TW
Discharge of condition 1 (Opening placement) attached to 3/25/1676/PNHH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 7 River Green Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9ES
Erection of a new single-storey rear extension, a first floor storey side extension, formation of new dormer window, replacement windows and external doors, insertion of rooflights, and associated wor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 15 Snells Mead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9JF
Ground floor side, rear and front extensions and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land Rear Of 19A And 19B Paddock Road Buntingford Herts SG9 9EX
Discharge of Condition 13 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) attached to 3/22/2309/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 30 Snells Mead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9JG
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two-storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 19 High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AB
Construction of detached outbuilding for use as double garage with study over, following demolition of existing detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 56 Hare Street Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9HN
Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey side extension and replacement front porch. New patio, steps, ramp, boundary wall and additional parking space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 57 Snells Mead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9JH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 71 High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AE
New timber gate, new skylight, render to be replaced, new lamps on front façade
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Falkland 70A High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AH
Replacement dwelling incorporating solar panels, wind turbine with juliet balcony to front. Erection of carport with plant room and solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 23 Norfolk Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AN
Proposed garage conversion, replace the 2 garage doors with new front windows and infill brickwork, new front and rear facing rooflight windows, infill rear and side doors, replace 2 rear windows with
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-11
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A brief summary of Buntingford in Hertfordshire
Buntingford, a historic market town in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, is situated along the River Rib and the ancient Roman road, Ermine Street. Once a bustling staging post, Buntingford features several coaching inns and notable sites, including the 18th-century prison known as The Cage. With a population of 7,989 as of the 2021 census, this vibrant community offers a variety of planning opportunities for residential and commercial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,989 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Buntingford show an average sale price of £546,968, 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 Buntingford a particularly low-crime area.
Buntingford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buntingford, Aspenden. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buntingford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.buntingfordtowncouncil.co.uk/. 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 Buntingford
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Buntingford. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Buntingford.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buntingford were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.