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Planning in Gilston

Only 9 decisions near Gilston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilston in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Gilston

Gilston is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, just one mile north of Harlow, Essex. Bordered to the south by the River Stort, which also serves as the county boundary, Gilston had a population of 777 according to the 2021 census. This growing community is of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to Harlow and its picturesque riverside location. The settlement has a population of approximately 777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Gilston show an average sale price of £374,651, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Gilston has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilston 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 Gilston, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Gilston.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gilston?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Gilston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gilston?
The most common type of planning application near Gilston is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gilston?
You can search and track planning applications near Gilston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.