How long do planning decisions take near Darleyhall?

The average planning decision time near Darleyhall is 83 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 Darleyhall?

The planning approval rate near Darleyhall is 55%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Darleyhall?

The most common type of planning application near Darleyhall is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Darleyhall, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Darleyhall, Hertfordshire.

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About Darleyhall

King's Walden is a civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It encompasses several settlements, with Breachwood Green being the largest. The parish features a non-nucleated layout, characterized by small clusters of development around key areas such as the parish church, Plough Lane, and Ley Green. As of 2021, the population stood at 995, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Darleyhall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Darleyhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Darleyhall.

- 5 Darley Hall Darley Road Breachwood Green Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8PP
Part two storey and part single rear extension. Insertion of front and rear dormer windows to facilitate additional habitable space at second floor. Alterations to front fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Land To Rear Of Maximus Spinney Gardens Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PN
Erection of residential storage outbuilding in relation The Spinney, Heath Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Land To The East Of The Pheasantry Heath Road Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PL
Installation of 1 x 10m Light pole
Status: Permitted | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Site Of Former 7 St Marys Rise Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PN
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 22/02493/FP granted 04.01.2023 for erection of three detached 3-bed dwellings with associated change of use of land at the west of the s
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Land At Heath Road Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PL
Details reserved by condition 4a (WSI) of outline planning permission reference no 22/02942/OP granted 18.01.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-31
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- Land At Heath Road Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PL
Details reserved by Condition 6 (Vehicle access) of Planning Permission 22/02942/OP granted 18.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-18
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- Land At Heath Road Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PL
Details reserved by Condition 5 (full details to illustrate the following on-site arrangements: i) roads, foot/cycleways; ii) foul and surface water drainage; iii) visibility splays; iv) access arrang
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-18
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- Land At Heath Road Breachwood Green Hertfordshire SG4 8PL
Details reserved by Condition 11a (Land Contamination) of Planning Permission 22/02942/OP granted 18.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-18
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A brief summary of Darleyhall in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Darleyhall show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 Darleyhall a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Darleyhall includes 6 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 Darleyhall

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Darleyhall. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Darleyhall.

The average decision period of 83 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 Darleyhall were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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.

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