Ickleford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ickleford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ickleford are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,936 (2021) · Area: 553.6 km²
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ickleford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ickleford.
- 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 Ickleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Ickleford.
- - St Katherines Parish Church Arlesey Road Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3UX
T1, T2: Lebanon Cedar - Prune by approx 10% (3m on each limb)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01349/DOC - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details Reserved by Condition 24a (Historic Wal Report) of outline planning permission 17/01955/1 granted on 02.12.2025
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01235/TCA - St Katherines Parish Church Arlesey Road Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3UX
T1, T2: Lebanon Cedar - Prune by approx 10% (3m on each limb)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by Condition 25 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference 17/01955/1 granted on 11.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by Condition 38 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 17/01955/1 granted on 11.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 Walnut Way Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3XT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by condition 29 Parts (a) and (b) (Contamination) of planning permission reference no 17/01955/1 granted 11.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by condition 8 (Dust Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 17/01955/1 granted 11.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Details reserved by condition 9 (i) (Demolition Stage Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 17/01955/1 granted 11.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Ickleford Mill Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UN
Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to erection of 55 dwellings and associated access, car parking, garages, landscaping and open space pursuant to O
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At New Pound Farm East Side Of Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0SA
Erection of one detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Bury Lodge Ickleford Bury Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UW
Erection of one detached bungalow following demolition of existing double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Barn House Turnpike Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UZ
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Timber framework) of Planning Permission 25/00786/FPH granted 4.6.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - The Pavilion Chambers Lane Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3YA
Removal of existing two lane cricket nets. Replacement with three lane 'closed' cricket nets with a minor change to the location.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land At Turnpike Lane And Adjacent To 4 Manor Close Turnpike Lane Ickleford Hertfordshire
Change to wording of conditions 2, 12 and 15 of planning permission reference 24/02563/S73 granted 10.01.2025 for Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 24/01031/S73 granted f
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 59 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TG
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing rear element with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 3.24 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 6 River Court Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3UD
Single storey front extension and insertion of rear bi folding door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land At Turnpike Lane And Adjacent To 4 Manor Close Turnpike Lane Ickleford Hertfordshire
Details reserved by condition 16 (Details of ecology scheme) of planning permission reference 24/01031/S73 granted 10.09.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 71 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TG
External render to rear and side elevations of existing dwelling and approved extensions (as a variation of reference 24/00414/FPH)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 5 Upper Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3YG
Single storey infill and rear extension. Insertion of rear dormer window to create additional habitable loft space
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-24
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A brief summary of Ickleford in Hertfordshire
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 £648,554, 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 Ickleford a particularly low-crime area.
Ickleford has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butts Close, Hitchin, Hitchin Railway and Ransom's Recreation Ground, No data available for publication by HE, Ickleford, Hitchin. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Ickleford
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Ickleford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Ickleford.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ickleford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ickleford were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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