Graveley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Graveley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Graveley are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 498 (2021) · Area: 524.9 km²
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,464 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Graveley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Graveley.
- 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 Graveley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Graveley.
- - The Office The Old Forge Church Lane Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LR
Change of use of existing ground floor office into one dwelling (development already carried out).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 Oak Lane Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LN
Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension, and insertion of rear box dormer with 2 no. Juliet balconies following removal of existing dormer windows. Partial conversion of existing doub
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 High Street Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Details reserved by Condition 6: (Hard Landscaping details) of planning permission 25/02332/FP granted on16.12.2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 High Street Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Details reserved by Condition 3: (Ecology EEP) of planning permission 25/02332/FP granted on 16.12.2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 High Street Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Erection of one self-build dwelling including cycle storage; landscaping and parking (as amended by drawing nos. 02C, 03C & 04B received 14.10.2025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Land North Of The Depot At 1A High Street Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Confirmation of a material start on site of planning permission 21/02624/FP granted 27.06.2022 for Erection of 9 affordable homes (2 x 1-bed, 5 x 2-bed, 1 x 3-bed and 1 x 4-bed) including alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Land North Of The Depot At 1A High Street Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Details reserved by condition 15 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 21/02624/FP granted 27.06.2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Land To The West Of High Street Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7LE
Temporary erection of weather shelter and dog play frame on dog walking field
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - The White House 30 High Street Graveley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7LA
Installation of boiler flue on front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Graveley in Hertfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Graveley a particularly low-crime area.
Graveley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Town High Street, Graveley, St Nicholas's and Rectory Lane. 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 Graveley 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Graveley
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Graveley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Graveley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Graveley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Graveley were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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