How long do planning decisions take near Hebing End?

The average planning decision time near Hebing End is 38 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 Hebing End?

The planning approval rate near Hebing End is 20%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hebing End?

The most common type of planning application near Hebing End is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hebing End?

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Hebing End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hebing End, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hebing End are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stevenage
Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
LSOA: Stevenage 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hebing End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hebing End.

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 Hebing End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hebing End.

- Cobblestones 12 Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Permission in principle for erection of 5 x dwellinghouses together with parking, landscaping and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-23
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3/26/0896/PIP - Cobblestones 12 Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Permission in principle for erection of 5 x dwellinghouses together with parking, landscaping and access
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-23
3/26/0675/HH - Moles Farm Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Single storey rear extension (orangery)
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29
- 32 Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Prior approval application (Part 6, Class A) for construction of steel portal framed agricultural building for storage of agricultural machinery, hay/straw/feed and general-purpose agricultural storag
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 32 Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a Building for Agricultural use
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Woodland Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DH
Erection of outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Woodland Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DH
Erection of outbuilding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Gosmore Farmhouse 19 Hebing End Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Replacement of conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Hebing End in Hertfordshire

Hebing End is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hebing End a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hebing End includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hebing End

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hebing End. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Hebing End.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hebing End were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

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