How long do planning decisions take near Furneux Pelham?

The average planning decision time near Furneux Pelham is 70 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 Furneux Pelham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Furneux Pelham?

The most common type of planning application near Furneux Pelham is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Furneux Pelham?

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Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Furneux Pelham are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Furneux Pelham

Furneux Pelham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Buntingford, it is part of a historical trio of neighbouring parishes known as Pelham, which likely originated as a single territory during medieval times, alongside Brent Pelham and Stocking Pelham. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 524, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments.

Population: 524 (2021) · Area: 4.2 km²

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 Furneux Pelham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Furneux Pelham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Furneux Pelham.

- Whitebarns Whitebarns Lane Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0JJ
Repairs to wall and roof, 8no mass concrete pads, install steel wind post and header beam on gable end wall over main entrance, re-construct brick wall as necessary using existing bricks
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Furneux Pelham in Hertfordshire

Furneux Pelham covers an area of approximately 4.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Furneux Pelham 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 Furneux Pelham a particularly low-crime area.

Furneux Pelham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Furneux Pelham. 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 Furneux Pelham 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 Furneux Pelham

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Furneux Pelham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

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

At 70 days on average, decisions near Furneux Pelham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Furneux Pelham were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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