How long do planning decisions take near Holwell?

The average planning decision time near Holwell is 49 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 Holwell?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Holwell?

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

How can I track planning applications near Holwell?

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Holwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holwell, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holwell are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Holwell

Holwell is a village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, just 3 miles north of Hitchin and close to the Bedfordshire border. Originally part of Bedfordshire, the area was transferred to Hertfordshire in 1897. As of the 2021 census, Holwell has a population of 425, making it a small but established community for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 425 (2021) · Area: 219.1 km²

District: North Hertfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £516,464 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Holwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Holwell.

- Land On The North Side Of Pirton Road Holwell Hertfordshire SG5 3SN
Details reserved by condition 14 (Air Source Heat Pump) of planning permission reference no 24/01620/S73 granted 03.09.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Land On The North Side Of Pirton Road Holwell Hertfordshire SG5 3SN
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 22/01687/FP granted for erection of six dwellings with associated access, landscaping and parking (as amended by plans received 06/02/24
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Holwell in Hertfordshire

Holwell covers an area of approximately 219.1 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 Holwell show an average sale price of £516,464, 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 Holwell a particularly low-crime area.

Holwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Holwell 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 Holwell

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Holwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holwell were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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