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Planning in Graveley

Approved
94%
45 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Graveley

Graveley is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately four miles east of Hitchin and two miles north of Stevenage in Hertfordshire. Home to a population of 498 as recorded in the 2021 census, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Chesfield, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 498 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Graveley covers an area of approximately 524.9 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 Graveley show an average sale price of £516,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Graveley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Graveley 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 Graveley, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Graveley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Graveley?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Graveley. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Graveley?
The average planning decision time near Graveley is 53 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 Graveley?
The planning approval rate near Graveley is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Graveley?
The most common type of planning application near Graveley is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Graveley?
You can search and track planning applications near Graveley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.