Search Hertford planning applications
74 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Hertford · updated daily · East Hertfordshire District Council
- Hertford Castle The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HRAwaiting decisionListed building consent for the creation of level access entrance to existing conservatory consisting of new access ramps with cast iron railings, removal and relocation of steps, removal of existing wall, extension of existing wall & relocation of brick piersReceived 10 Nov 20263/26/1342/LBC
- Hertford Castle The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HRAwaiting decisionCreation of level access entrance to existing conservatory consisting of new access ramps with cast iron railings, removal and relocation of steps, removal of existing wall, extension of existing wall & relocation of brick piersReceived 10 Nov 20263/26/1341/FUL
- Turnberry House 30 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JAAwaiting decisionDischarge conditions 3 (basement opening and materials), 4 (landscape), 5 (details of ventilation), 6 (waste) and 7 (cavity drainage details) attached to 3/26/0037/FULReceived 6 Nov 2026X/26/0491/CND
- Turnberry House 30 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JAAwaiting decisionDischarge conditions 4 (details of ventilation), 6 (details of cladding), 7 (details of internal finishes) and 8 (repairs schedule) attached to 3/26/0038/LBCReceived 5 Nov 2026X/26/0492/CND
- 35C Bull Plain Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DXAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (External Materials), 6 (Wall Boundary Details), 7 (Brick Pave) and 8 (Boundary Wall Treatment) attached to 3/25/1925/HHReceived 5 Nov 2026X/26/0484/CND
Planning in Hertford
- Approved
- 84%
- 199 of 229 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hertford in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.
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SG14 280 applications in the last 12 monthsSG13 202 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Hertford 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 Hertford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hertford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hertford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.hertford.gov.uk.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hertford, 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, 319 planning applications were submitted near Hertford. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (104), listed building and heritage (46), discharge of conditions (45). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).