How long do planning decisions take near King's Walden?

The average planning decision time near King's Walden is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near King's Walden?

The most common type of planning application near King's Walden is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near King's Walden?

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King's Walden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near King's Walden, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in King's Walden are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About King's Walden

King's Walden is a village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, comprising several settlements, the largest of which is Breachwood Green. The area is characterized by its non-nucleated development, with clusters around the parish church, Plough Lane, and Ley Green. As of 2021, the population of King's Walden was 995, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in this picturesque rural setting.

Population: 995 (2021)

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: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 014E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near King's Walden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Walden.

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 King's Walden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of King's Walden in Hertfordshire

Property prices in King's Walden 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 King's Walden a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around King's Walden includes 4 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 King's Walden

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near King's Walden. The average decision time was 42 days.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near King's Walden were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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