Kimpton, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kimpton, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kimpton are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kimpton
Kimpton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of Hitchin and 7 miles north of St Albans. It encompasses the hamlets of Peters Green and Blackmore End, surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes. With a population of 2,261 as of the 2021 census, Kimpton offers a blend of community charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,261 (2021)
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: Stevenage
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kimpton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kimpton.
- 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 Kimpton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
422 planning applications found near Kimpton.
- 26/00903/FPH - 19 Garden Fields Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RU
Single storey side/rear extension and removal of existing chimney. Installation steps and hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 19 Garden Fields Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RU
Single storey side/rear extension and removal of existing chimney. Installation steps and hardstanding. (amended plans received 05.06.2026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 31 Parkfield Crescent Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8EQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 85 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Installation of box dormer to existing rear roofslope to extend existing loftspace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 39 Dacre Crescent Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QJ
Two storey side extension including first floor rear Juliet balcony. Single storey rear extension, open sided front porch, front walling with open trellis, access gate and bin store enclosure. Alterat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Post Office 1A Claggy Road Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8PZ
Single storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Kimpton Recreation Ground High Street Kimpton Hertfordshire SG4 8RA
Installation of 12 no. photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof of the existing pavilion building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 9 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RA
Alterations to existing first floor flat to include raised roof extension and insertion of rear dormer; second floor side window and front and rear rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habita
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 61-69 High Street Kimpton Hertfordshire SG4 8PU
Details reserved by condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission reference 24/00467/S73 granted 25.04.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 61-69 High Street Kimpton Hertfordshire SG4 8PU
Details reserved by condition 5 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 24/00467/S73 granted 25.04.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 61-69 High Street Kimpton Hertfordshire SG4 8PU
Details reserved by condition 6 (Contaminated Land) of planning permission reference 24/00467/S73 granted 25.04.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 1A Hampden Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QH
Details reserved by Condition 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 23/00137/FP granted 16.03.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 1a Hampden Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QH
Details reserved by Condition 5 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission reference 23/00137/FP granted 16.03.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 8 Canham Close Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8SD
Provision of vehicular access to property via dropped kerb and vehicle crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Memorial Hall Hall Lane Kimpton Hertfordshire SG4 8RD
Remove condition 2 to make amendment to application reference number 23/01641/FP granted on 05.12.2024 for Erection of outbuilding following demolition of existing outbuilding (amended plans received
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - 127 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QN
Single storey rear extension, insertion of dormer to existing rear roofslope and insertion of window to the side elevation of the roof to facilitate conversion of loftspace into habitable accommodatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 103 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QL
Formation of additional hardstanding to facilitate one additional car parking space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 9 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RE
Conversion of ground floor GP Surgery E(e) into office space E(g)(i)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Old Vicarage Cottage Hitchin Road Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8EF
T1: Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 22 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RJ
Change of use and conversion of former White Horse PH to a mixed use comprising a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3), and micropub (Sui Generis). Demolition of the existing rear shed, lean-to,
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-13
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A brief summary of Kimpton in Hertfordshire
Kimpton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of Hitchin and 7 miles north of St Albans. It encompasses the hamlets of Peters Green and Blackmore End, surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes. With a population of 2,261 as of the 2021 census, Kimpton offers a blend of community charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,261 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Kimpton 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 Kimpton a particularly low-crime area.
Kimpton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kimpton, Kimpton Bottom. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kimpton includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Kimpton
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Kimpton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kimpton.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Kimpton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kimpton were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (3). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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