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26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Great Offley · updated daily · North Hertfordshire District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 26 · received or decided in the last 12 months

44 High Street Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3AHAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element. Insertion of rear box dormer and front rooflights.Received 6 Nov 202626/02737/FPH
37 Garden Fields Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3DFAwaiting decisionPart two storey and part single storey rear extension. Installation of first floor rear window.Received 4 Nov 202626/02691/FPH
2 Gosling Avenue Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3ERAwaiting decisionSingle storey front, rear and side extension to include conversion of existing garage and store into habitable accommodation.Received 20 Oct 202626/02686/FPH
The Lawns High Street Offley Hertfordshire SG5 3ANApprovedT1: Apple - Crown reduction back to previous pruning points, approx 2m reduction and thin whererequired. Remove all arisings. T2: Pear - Crown height to be reduce to previous pruning points, retain canopy for screening and shape in where required. Remove all arisings. T3: Ash, T4: Beech - Crown lift by up to 2m and reduce back lower lateral growth over the patio. T5: Yew - Clear a channel for the phone line. Remove all arisings.Received 30 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 202626/02451/TCA
6 Westbury Farm Close Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3FLApprovedErection of detached timber framed outbuilding to rear garden following demolition of existing detached outbuilding.Received 19 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 202626/01804/FPH

Planning in Great Offley

Approved: 93%; 25 of 26 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Great Offley

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SG5 456 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

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About Great Offley

Great Offley is a civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, primarily known for its main village, also named Great Offley. Situated on a high ridge, the parish spans the area between Hitchin and Luton, with its northern section falling within the picturesque Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The parish includes several hamlets, such as Little Offley and Cockernhoe, and is home to the Putteridge Bury estate, which hosts a campus of the University of Bedfordshire. As of the 2021 census, Great Offley had a population of 1,646, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development considerations.

Property prices in Great Offley show an average sale price of £516,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Offley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Offley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Offley has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Offley 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 Great Offley, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Great Offley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Offley?

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Great Offley. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Offley?

The average planning decision time near Great Offley is 57 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 Great Offley?

The planning approval rate near Great Offley is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Offley?

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

How can I track planning applications near Great Offley?

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