How long do planning decisions take near Hay Street?

The average planning decision time near Hay Street is 42 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 Hay Street?

The planning approval rate near Hay Street is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hay Street?

The most common type of planning application near Hay Street is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hay Street?

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Hay Street, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hay Street, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 003F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hay Street.

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 Hay Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hay Street.

- Quinbury Farm Hay Street Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2RE
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 3/22/0813/FUL: Continued erection of four dwellings previously approved under reference 3/14/1204/FP (allowed on Appeal): Alteration to
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Quinbury Farm Hay Street Braughing Nr Ware SG11 2RE
A non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 3/22/0813/FUL: Alterations to Plots 1, 2 and 4.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Hay Street in Hertfordshire

Hay Street is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Hay Street show an average sale price of £414,540, 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 Hay Street a particularly low-crime area.

Hay Street has one conservation area within its boundaries: Braughing. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hay Street 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 Hay Street

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hay Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hay Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hay Street were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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