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Planning in Fishers Green

Approved
90%
63 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fishers Green in the last 24 months, from Stevenage Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Fishers Green

Postcode districts

SG1 344 applications in the last 12 monthsSG4 485 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stevenage Borough Council

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About Fishers Green

Fishers Green is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Waltham Abbey in Essex, England, situated just one mile north of the main urban area. Nestled on the floodplain of the River Lea, this locale offers unique planning considerations due to its proximity to water features and natural landscapes.

Property prices in Fishers Green show an average sale price of £376,368, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fishers Green area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fishers Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fishers Green has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fishers Green 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fishers Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Fishers Green. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (14), outline applications (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fishers Green?
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Fishers Green. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fishers Green?
The average planning decision time near Fishers Green is 57 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 Fishers Green?
The planning approval rate near Fishers Green is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fishers Green?
The most common type of planning application near Fishers Green is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fishers Green?
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