Charlton, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlton, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Charlton are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Charlton
Charlton is a picturesque hamlet located in Hertfordshire, part of the market town of Hitchin and within the Hitchin Priory ward. Renowned for its rural charm, Charlton is designated as a Conservation Area, ensuring the protection of its unique character. Positioned 30 miles north of London and east of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it offers a blend of tranquil countryside and accessibility to urban amenities, making it relevant for planning applications in the region.
Population: 50
District: North Hertfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton.
- 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 Charlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Charlton.
- 26/01423/LDCP - 31 Tudor Court Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BE
Insertion of front window following removal of garage door to facilitate garage conversion to habitable space. Insertion of rear doors
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 31 Tudor Court Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BE
Insertion of front window following removal of garage door to facilitate garage conversion to habitable space. Insertion of rear doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 53 Hawthorn Close Hitchin Hertfordshire
Remove the existing lamp post antennas and relocate on to a new 18m Alpha monopole and replace 1 no. cabinet
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Insertion of additional window to plot 4 kitchen/dining area, change the main entrance canopy to oak framed gable canopy, new roof lights to the second-floor flats and relocate air source heat pumps a
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 18 Cranborne Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BS
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Cedar Tree Cottage Offley Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AZ
A1: Cedar - Reduce lateral limbs by up to 1m to viable growth points.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Details reserved by condition 12 (Noise) of planning permission reference no 23/01446/FP granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Details reserved by condition 21 (Land Contamination) of planning permission reference no 23/01446/FP granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Details reserved by condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission reference no 23/01446/FP granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Details reserved by condition 17 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 23/01446/FP granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Details reserved by condition 11 (Ecology) of planning permission reference no 23/01446/FP granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 4 Tudor Court Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BE
Insertion of ground floor front window following removal of existing garage door to facilitate garage conversion into habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 24 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Single storey rear extension, front porch and insertion of first floor side window following demolition of existing rear extension. Render to external walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 1 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Residential development comprising of 9 flats (1 x 1-bed and 8 x 2-bed) together with vehicular and pedestrian access following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. (Amended plans receive
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 3 Mill Farm Barns Charlton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2AE
Installation of air source heat pump fan on rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 24 Pirton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2BD
Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension, front porch and external rendering to front, side and rear elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Charlton in Hertfordshire
Charlton is a picturesque hamlet located in Hertfordshire, part of the market town of Hitchin and within the Hitchin Priory ward. Renowned for its rural charm, Charlton is designated as a Conservation Area, ensuring the protection of its unique character. Positioned 30 miles north of London and east of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it offers a blend of tranquil countryside and accessibility to urban amenities, making it relevant for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 50. It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Charlton a particularly low-crime area.
Charlton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butts Close, Hitchin, Gosmore, Charlton, Hitchin. 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 Charlton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oughtonhead Lane SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Charlton
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Charlton. Of these, 70% 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 Charlton.
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 Charlton were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (13), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 66 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
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