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Planning in Ickleford

Approved
91%
69 of 75 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Ickleford

Ickleford is a charming village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, just north of Hitchin and bordered by the River Oughton. The village features two picturesque greens—Upper Green, near St Katharine's Church, and the larger Lower Green to the north. As of the 2021 census, Ickleford had a population of 1,936, making it a vibrant community that may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,936 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Ickleford covers an area of approximately 553.6 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 Ickleford show an average sale price of £516,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ickleford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ickleford 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 Ickleford, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near Ickleford. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ickleford?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Ickleford. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ickleford?
The average planning decision time near Ickleford is 66 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 Ickleford?
The planning approval rate near Ickleford is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ickleford?
The most common type of planning application near Ickleford is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ickleford?
You can search and track planning applications near Ickleford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.