Search Holwell planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Holwell · updated daily · North Hertfordshire District Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Parthon Holwell Road Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3SLRefusedSingle storey front and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration including infill of side door. Erection of detached bike/bin store in front garden.Received 9 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/02140/FPH
Land On The North Side Of Pirton Road Holwell Hertfordshire SG5 3SNRefusedOmission of the decorative chimney stacks and brick soldier course detailing shown on the approved elevations to Plots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (as Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 24/01620/S73 granted 03.09.2024)Received 8 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 202626/02258/NMA
3 Waterloo Lane Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3STApprovedInstallation of gazebo in rear garden.Received 8 Sep 2026Decided 13 Oct 202626/01925/FPH
4 Waterloo Lane Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3STApprovedErection of greenhouse (development already carried out). Erection of pergola with sunshadeReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 202626/01389/FPH
Old Church House Gurneys Lane Holwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3SNApprovedReplace all but one windows with double-glazed 12mm slimline sealed units. Replace one window with matching existing timber glazed door. Replace 2no. rear doors with part-glazed, timber stable doors and replace existing glazed double doors with similar glazed doors. Introduce two support pillars to each of the existing rear porch canopies.Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 202626/01605/LBC

Planning in Holwell

Approved: 75%; 9 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holwell in the last 24 months, from North Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Holwell

Postcode districts

SG5 455 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 425 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Holwell, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Holwell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holwell?

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Holwell. The approval rate is 75%.

How long do planning decisions take near Holwell?

The average planning decision time near Holwell is 53 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 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holwell?

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