How long do planning decisions take near Cadwell?

The average planning decision time near Cadwell is 53 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 Cadwell?

The planning approval rate near Cadwell is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cadwell?

The most common type of planning application near Cadwell is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cadwell?

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Cadwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cadwell, Hertfordshire.

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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 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cadwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cadwell.

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 Cadwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Cadwell.

- 7 Abbis Orchard Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TN
Single storey front extension and installation of side entrance door following demolition of existing front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Lower Green Farm Lower Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TW
Change of use from equestrian land to dog walking facility and glamping site to include erection of 5 shepherds huts and installation of fencing, access road and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Erection of a detached five-bedroom dwelling with associated detached garage and outbuildings, access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of existing structures and har
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 2 Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TP
Erection of two semi-detached 4-bedroom dwellings including ASHPs to side elevations, associated photovoltaic solar panels to rear roofslopes, hard and soft landscaping, parking and creation of two ve
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Details reserved by condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission reference no. 23/00505/S73 granted 20.04.2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
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- Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Details reserved by condition 7 (Land Contamination) of planning permission reference no. 23/00505/S73 granted 20.04.2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
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- 100 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TH
Replace sole plate and brick plinth, replace existing timber studs at ground floor only, install sheep's fleece insulation within infill panels before finishing with lime render on front (gable end) e
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Cadwell in Hertfordshire

Cadwell is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Cadwell 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 Cadwell a particularly low-crime area.

Cadwell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Ickleford. 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.

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Planning Activity in Cadwell

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Cadwell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Cadwell.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cadwell were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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