Burge End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burge End, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burge End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burge End.
- 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 Burge End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Burge End.
- - Burge End Farmhouse 4 Burge End Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QN
Installation of solar panels to the south east roofslope of existing detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Burge End Farmhouse 4 Burge End Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QN
Replace existing timber 6-panel rear door with timber 5-panel door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land To The East Of 2 West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3RA
Extension of existing hardstanding. New concrete pad for siting of caravan (Development already carried out). Installation of permeable driveway Development has commenced). Creation of vehicular acces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - West Lane Farm West Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QP
Replacement entrance gates and formation of permeable concrete bell mouth entrance way off Holwell Road, with timber post and rail fencing on either side of entrance way.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Burge End Barns 5 Burge End Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QN
Conversion of existing storage shed into office/tractor store (amended by plan received 24/11/23)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Burge End Barns 5 Burge End Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QN
Conversion of existing storage shed into office/tractor store (amended by plan received 24/11/23)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Burge End in Hertfordshire
Burge End is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Burge End show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 Burge End a particularly low-crime area.
Burge End has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pirton, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burge End includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Burge End 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 Burge End
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Burge End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burge End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burge End were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.