How long do planning decisions take near Caldecote?

The average planning decision time near Caldecote is 33 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 Caldecote?

The planning approval rate near Caldecote is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Caldecote?

The most common type of planning application near Caldecote is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Caldecote?

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Caldecote, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caldecote, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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

About Caldecote

Caldecote is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, just 3 miles north of Baldock and 1.5 miles east of Stotfold in Bedfordshire. Situated near the Great North Road (A1), this small community had a population of 13 as of the 2021 census, making it a unique area for planning applications and local development considerations.

Population: 13 (2021)

District: North Hertfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £376,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caldecote.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Caldecote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Caldecote.

- Unit 3 And 4 Old Granary Caldecote Manor Caldecote Hertfordshire
Discharge of Condition 3 (Trip intensity vetting condition) as attached to Planning Application (20/00663/FP) granted on 29.4.2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Old Granary Caldecote Manor Caldecote Hertfordshire
Removal of Condition 3 (Trip rate) of planning permission reference 20/00663/FP granted on 29.04.2020 for Change of use from an Agricultural grain store to B8 storage and distribution.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Caldecote in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Caldecote show an average sale price of £376,935, 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 Caldecote a particularly low-crime area.

Caldecote has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Newnham, Hinxworth. 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 Caldecote

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Caldecote. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Caldecote.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Caldecote were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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