Cole Green (SG14), Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cole Green (SG14), Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cole Green (SG14) are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cole Green (SG14)
Cole Green is a charming hamlet located in Hertfordshire, England, just 1 mile southeast of Welwyn Garden City and easily accessible via the A414. Situated within the Hertingfordbury Ward of East Herts District Council, this area combines a quiet residential atmosphere with proximity to urban amenities, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications. Notably, it is home to Sky Sports boxing commentator Nick Halling.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cole Green (SG14).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cole Green (SG14).
- 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 Cole Green (SG14) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Cole Green (SG14).
- - 9 Labby Green Close Cole Green Hertfordshire SG14 2FY
Non-material amendment to 3/25/0634/HH, addition of a roof light and alteration of description to 'Conversion of loft to habitable room, insertion of 7 rooflights and insertion of window to gable end'
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 9 Labby Green Close Cole Green Hertfordshire SG14 2FY
Conversion of loft to habitable room, insertion of 6 rooflights and insertion of window to gable end
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 6 Labby Green Close Cole Green Hertfordshire SG14 2FY
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans for planning approval 3/23/1757/HH. (Single story side extension and installation of new rear door. Extension of rear garden enclosure with erection of rear fe
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford SG14 2PA
Demolition of existing two storey side extension, conservatory, single storey side extension, porch to front elevation and flat roof detached garage. Construction of a two storey rear extension, singl
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 6 Labby Green Close Cole Green Hertfordshire SG14 2FY
Single story side extension and installation of new rear door. Extension of rear garden enclosure with erection of rear fence and hard standing. Re-location of air-conditioning units.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Single storey detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-05-31
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Single storey garage and car port
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Farthing Hall Stables Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Change of use from existing equestrian buildings to create two 2 bedroom, two-storey residential dwellings. Alterations to fenestration and openings. Extension to rear with terrace at first floor. Cre
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Construction of Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension, following removal of single storey side projection and conservatory (approved under application 3/22/0529/HH).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-10-28
View full details - - Farthing Hall Stables Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Demolition of 5 outbuildings. Construction of garage together with associated boundary works. A ground floor extension to stable block, roof extension with first floor dormers, first floor rear terrac
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - 17 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Creation of annex accommodation within the existing house for elderly relative and insertion of window to 1st floor rear elevation, 3 windows to ground floor side (SE) elevation and alterations to exi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Construction of two storey rear extension following removal of single storey side projection and conservatory approved under application 3/22/0529/HH.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - 25 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Demolition of two storey side extension, conservatory, single storey side extension, porch to front elevation and partial demolition of detached flat roof garage. Construction of a two storey side ext
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - 26 Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Demolition of side extension. Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension incorporating roof lantern and alterations to fenestration
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-02-14
View full details - - 19 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement single storey side and rear extension. Alteration to fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - Land Between 38- 42 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Outline planning for the erection of one dwelling, garage and associated access and parking, all matters reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - 26 Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - Farthing Hall 29 Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Erection of cladding and rendering of wall, alteration to fenestration, replacement of balcony to include external steps, erection of pergola, and creation of terrace with external steps and air sourc
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-04-22
View full details - - Farthing Hall Stables Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Discharge conditions 3 (materials), 5 (Landscaping and Biodiversity Management Plan) and 7 (energy efficiency and water use) attached to 3/20/0912/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-11-30
View full details - - Farthing Hall Stables Cole Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NL
Discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to 3/17/2485/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-06-09
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A brief summary of Cole Green (SG14) in Hertfordshire
Cole Green is a charming hamlet located in Hertfordshire, England, just 1 mile southeast of Welwyn Garden City and easily accessible via the A414. Situated within the Hertingfordbury Ward of East Herts District Council, this area combines a quiet residential atmosphere with proximity to urban amenities, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications. Notably, it is home to Sky Sports boxing commentator Nick Halling.
Property prices in Cole Green (SG14) show an average sale price of £493,432, 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 Cole Green (SG14) a particularly low-crime area.
Cole Green (SG14) has one conservation area within its boundaries: East End Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Cole Green (SG14) includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Cole Green (SG14)
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Cole Green (SG14). Of these, 28% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Cole Green (SG14).
At 59 days on average, decisions near Cole Green (SG14) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cole Green (SG14) were full planning applications (18), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
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