Hertford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hertford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Hertford are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hertford
Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England, is located 20 miles north of central London. As a civil parish within the East Hertfordshire district, it had a population of 29,418 according to the 2021 census, with the built-up area accommodating around 28,800 residents. This vibrant town presents various opportunities and considerations for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Population: 29,299 (2021) · Area: 6.4 km² · Elevation: 43m
District: East Hertfordshire
Website: https://www.hertford.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hertford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hertford.
- 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 Hertford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
80 planning applications found near Hertford.
- 3/26/0806/HH - 45 West Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8EZ
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension with rooflights, installation of solar panels and construction of detached garden outbuilding, and air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-26 - 3/26/0769/HH - North Road House North Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1LR
Installation of timber access gates within existing boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - X/26/0271/CND - 102 - 104 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials of construction), 5 (listed building (new window)), 8 (listed building (new window)) pursuant to listed building consent 3/25/12
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 102 - 104 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials of construction), 5 (listed building (new window)), 8 (listed building (new window)) pursuant to listed building consent 3/25/12
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2 Bircherley Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BN
Non-material amendment to 3/22/0712/VAR: Alterations to the shopfront to relocate entrance doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 3/26/0777/NMA - 2 Bircherley Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BN
Non-material amendment to 3/22/0712/VAR: Alterations to the shopfront to relocate entrance doors
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 6 Valley Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8BD
Proposed part two storey/part single storey side extension, first floor rear extension, front dormers, in-fill extension to front with new porch and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 79 West Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8EZ
Erection of single storey rear and first floor rear infill extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Wallace House 5 - 11 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HZ
Listed Building consent for change of use and conversion from doctors surgery to 4 no. residential dwellings including internal and external alterations to the listed building, parking, EV charging po
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Wallace House 5 - 11 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HZ
Change of use and conversion from doctors surgery to 4 no. residential dwellings including internal and external alterations, parking, EV charging point, bin and cycle storage and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 4 Honey Lane Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DN
Removal of existing projecting sign and part retrospective hand-painted timber signage board with overhang swan lights, externally illuminated and hand-painted timber protruding sign with overhang tro
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2-4 Bircherley Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BN
Use of part Unit 5 and Units 6 and 7 as a 24-hour gym (Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - North Road House North Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1LR
Listed Building Consent for installation of timber access gates within existing boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Hertford East Railway Station Mill Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1SB
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new ticket gateline at Hertford East Station consisting of transparent glass dividing panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Storage Land At Hawthorn Close Hertford Hertfordshire
Demolition of existing structure and creation of five new residential dwellings on a vacant site, with associated private gardens, landscaping, secure cycle storage, refuse provision and onsite car pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 6 Mill Bridge Hertford Hertfordshire
Ground floor internal renovations to existing Class E unit. Change of use on first floor from Class E commercial offices to Class C3(a) self- contained one bedroom flat. Internal parition walls and re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Aldi Gasgoyne Way Hertford SG14 1LH
Prior Approval Application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 19 - 21 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX
Listed Building Consent for repainting of external façade
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 13-15 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Change of use of first floor from Class E (retail) to Class C3 (residential) and alterations to shopfront to create a new independent entrance door to the proposed flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Turnberry House 30 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JA
Listed Building Consent for the change of use and conversion of building from office to residential use, creation of lightwell and staircase to basement, changes to internal partition of rooms, provis
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Hertford in Hertfordshire
Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England, is located 20 miles north of central London. As a civil parish within the East Hertfordshire district, it had a population of 29,418 according to the 2021 census, with the built-up area accommodating around 28,800 residents. This vibrant town presents various opportunities and considerations for those exploring planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 29,299 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Hertford sits at an elevation of 43 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 6.4 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 Hertford show an average sale price of £493,432, 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 Hertford a particularly low-crime area.
Hertford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hertford. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hertford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hertford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.hertford.gov.uk. 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 Hertford
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Hertford. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Hertford.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hertford were full planning applications (48), listed building and heritage (14), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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