Kelshall, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelshall, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Kelshall
Kelshall is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the North Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Royston. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 166 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 166 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelshall.
- 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 Kelshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Kelshall.
- - Old Foxes North End Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SE
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 26/00500/FP granted on 15.04.2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land South Of Flint House North End Kelshall Hertfordshire SG8 9SD
Erection of one detached self-build dwelling and detached outbuilding to provide double garage and ancillary annexe including soft and hard landscaping, entrance gates and alterations to existing vehi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Old Foxes North End Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SE
Single storey detached self-build dwelling including Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), parking, cycle store and soft and hard landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Crown Cottage North End Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SN
Repainting of external building from white to off-white, and repainting window detailing from brown-grey to mid-grey, including weathering repair works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 9 North End Kelshall Hertfordshire SG8 9SD
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Archaeological WSI) of outline planning permission reference 20/02292/OP granted on 03.09.2021.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Manor Farm, Barns At Church Lane Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SP
Conversion and extension of existing grade II listed barn to create one 4-bedroom dwelling. Erection of one 4-bedroom dwelling and one 5-bed dwelling and associated 6-bay cart lodge and associated for
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Manor Farm Church Lane Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SP
Conversion and extension of existing grade II listed barn including internal and external alterations to create one x 4-bedroom dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Kelshall in Hertfordshire
Kelshall is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the North Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Royston. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 166 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 166 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Kelshall show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Kelshall a particularly low-crime area.
Kelshall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Therfield. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kelshall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kelshall 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 Kelshall
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Kelshall. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kelshall.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kelshall were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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