Gosmore, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gosmore, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gosmore are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gosmore
Gosmore is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of St Ippolyts, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire. Notably, it is home to Bunyan's Dell, a natural amphitheatre nestled in Wain Wood, where John Bunyan, the author of The Pilgrim's Progress, once preached in secret during times of religious persecution following the Restoration. This blend of historical significance and natural beauty may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gosmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gosmore.
- 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 Gosmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Gosmore.
- - The White House Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BB
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element and relocation of existing rear outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/01336/FPH - The White House Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BB
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element and relocation of existing rear outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/01102/FPH - Gosmore House Cottage Hitchin Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QH
Erection of single storey detached garden outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Gosmore End House Hitchin Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QH
Erection of one self-build 4-bed dwelling including installation of air source heat pump and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Iris Court Care Home Hitchin Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QH
T1 : Ash (species amended) - Sectionally dismantle down to ground level. G1: Leyland Cypress group - Sectionally dismantle down to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 29 Gosmore Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AT
Single storey rear extension and front porch. Extension to existing rear hardscaping patio area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 New England Close St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NQ
Single storey side extension and alterations to ground floor rear fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Treetops Newlands Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9BB
Two storey side and rear extensions, front porch extension and erection of attached front/side garage following demolition of existing porch and garage. Raising of front gable end and replacement pitc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Vine Cottage Maydencroft Lane Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QB
Alterations to landscaping design and installation of solar panels to the roof of Plot 3 Carport (as Non- Material Amendment to application 18/03348/FP granted on 19/07/2019)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Maydencroft Manor Maydencroft Lane Gosmore Hertfordshire SG4 7QA
Insert 2no. rooflights in North Elevation, second floor window in West Elevation and internal alterations to facilitate loft conversion (as amended by drawing nos. 25.11.03.22 Rev A; -23 Rev A; - 24 R
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Iris Court Care Home Hitchin Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QH
G1: Group of 4-5 Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 8 Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX
T2: Yew - Reduce by 2.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Bull High Street Gosmore Hertfordshire SG4 7QG
Details reserved by condition 3 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 24/00796/FP granted 10.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Bull High Street Gosmore Hertfordshire SG4 7QG
Details reserved by condition 8 (Rainwater Goods) of planning permission reference 24/00796/FP granted 10.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Bull High Street Gosmore Hertfordshire SG4 7QG
Details reserved by condition 7 (Carport materials) of planning permission reference 24/00796/FP granted 10.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Land North West Of The Old Coach House And Opposite Maydencroft Cottage Maydencroft Lane Gosmore Hertfordshire SG4 7QA
Addition of a fourth chimney stack and four chimney pots and insertion of rooflights to front and rear roofslopes. (as Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 23/01502/FP granted 09.05.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 2 Gosmore Ley Cottage Hitchin Road Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QL
Single storey front extension following demolition of existing front element. Insertion of two front rooflights following removal of existing front dormers. Alterations to fenestration (as amended by
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Rosedale Maydencroft Lane Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QB
T1: Common Horse chestnut - Remove the low limb over the neighbours garden and remove low epicormic growth over the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 7 Ransom Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AX
4x Fir - Remove. 1x Bay - Remove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 14 Gosmore Ley Close Gosmore Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7QJ
Raise existing roof ridge height to facilitate first floor extension over existing kitchen.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Gosmore in Hertfordshire
Gosmore is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of St Ippolyts, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire. Notably, it is home to Bunyan's Dell, a natural amphitheatre nestled in Wain Wood, where John Bunyan, the author of The Pilgrim's Progress, once preached in secret during times of religious persecution following the Restoration. This blend of historical significance and natural beauty may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gosmore a particularly low-crime area.
Gosmore has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gosmore, Charlton, Hitchin Hill Path, Hitchin. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Gosmore includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gosmore 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.
Planning Activity in Gosmore
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Gosmore. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Gosmore.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gosmore were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- St Ippolyts planning applications
- Hitchin Hill planning applications
- St Ibbs planning applications
- Charlton planning applications
- Oakfield planning applications
- Little Almshoe planning applications
- Purwell planning applications
- Little Wymondley planning applications
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