How long do planning decisions take near Cottered?

The average planning decision time near Cottered is 84 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 Cottered?

The planning approval rate near Cottered is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cottered?

The most common type of planning application near Cottered is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Cottered, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cottered, Hertfordshire.

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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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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £546,968 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

6 planning applications found near Cottered.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Grantchester Baldock Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Erection of 12 solar panels and ancillary works to south facing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-21
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- 10-17 Stocking Hill Cottered Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9PY
Variation of condition 2 (boundary treatment details), 14 (landscaping details) and removal of condition 15 (Amenity areas retained as open landscaping) of planning permission: 3/06/0314/FP for erecti
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Cottered in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Cottered show an average sale price of £546,968, 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Cottered

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Cottered. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cottered may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cottered were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

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