Cottered, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cottered, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cottered are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cottered
Cottered is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Situated 3 miles west of Buntingford and 6 miles southeast of Baldock, the parish had a population of 623 as of the 2021 census. This quaint village offers opportunities for planning applications within a rural setting, appealing to those interested in development in the region.
Population: 623 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cottered.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cottered.
- 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 Cottered based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
221 planning applications found near Cottered.
- X/26/0208/CND - Cheynes Farm Warren Lane Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QD
Discharge of Condition 7 (Repairs Schedule) attached to 3/23/0489/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Phaden Lodge Throcking Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a replacement dwelling with solar panels and a detached garage incorporating car ports
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 3/26/0637/FUL - Phaden Lodge Throcking Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a replacement dwelling with solar panels and a detached garage incorporating car ports
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06 - - Rosemary Cottage Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Listed Building Consent for structural repairs and increase in height of existing chimneys, replace various ground and first floor softwood and double glazed windows with hardwood double glazed units,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Shipwrights Cottage Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QN
Demolition of severely fire damaged dwelling and construction of replacement self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Shipwrights Cottage Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QN
Demolition of severely fire damaged dwelling and construction of replacement self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Bell Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PT
Alteration to existing chimney to increase height
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - The Bell Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PT
Alteration to existing chimney to increase height
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Lordship Farm Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/24/1211/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Lordship Farm Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Discharge of condition 4 (Newts) 5 (Ecological Management Plan) 7 (landscaping) 9 (Windows) 10 (Cycle Storage) 11 (Electric charging) 12 (Waste) of planning permission 3/24/1211/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Lordship Farm Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (external materials of construction) pursuant to planning permission 3/24/1211/FUL dated 04.10.2024 (for: Demolition of a barn. Conversion of a barn to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Land To The West Of The A507 Between Cottered And Cromer Hertfordshire SG9 9PU
Installation and operation of a solar farm including co-located energy storage facilities, onsite substation, ancillary infrastructure and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Phaden Lodge Throcking Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Demolition of existing rear/side infill extension and re-instatement of original corner column. Construction of additional storey to increase the height from 3.81 metres to 6.34 metres.
Status: Rejected | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - The Old Dairy Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Discharge of condition 4 (archaeology) for planning approval 3/24/0843/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Shipwrights Cottage Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QN
Demolition of dwelling and erection of 1 self build dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - Shipwrights Cottage Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QN
Demolition of listed building due to severe fire damage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - Barns At Lordship Farm Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Demolition of a barn. Conversion of a barn to a dwellinghouse with alterations to fenestration and new external walls to enclose the open bay to the west of the building. Partial demolition of a barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - The Old Dairy Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QL
Erection of car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Cheynes Farm Warren Lane Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QD
Removal of manege and alterations to landscaping, Creation of tennis court and erection of changing/storage outbuilding, external steps and creation of seating areas, pergola, greenhouse and utility a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - The Elms Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PX
Demolition of shed and outbuilding. Erection of outbuilding incorporating car port and 4 roof light windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-18
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A brief summary of Cottered in Hertfordshire
Cottered is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Situated 3 miles west of Buntingford and 6 miles southeast of Baldock, the parish had a population of 623 as of the 2021 census. This quaint village offers opportunities for planning applications within a rural setting, appealing to those interested in development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 623 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cottered a particularly low-crime area.
Cottered has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cottered. 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 Cottered 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cottered 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 Cottered
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Cottered. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Cottered.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Cottered take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cottered were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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