Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Letchworth Garden City are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City, located in North Hertfordshire, England, is renowned as the first garden city, a pioneering concept in urban planning. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 33,990, making it a vibrant community with a rich heritage relevant to current planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,947 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Letchworth Garden City.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Letchworth Garden City.
- 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 Letchworth Garden City based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
257 planning applications found near Letchworth Garden City.
- - St Francis College Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PJ
T017: Apple, T018, T019: Hornbeam - Sever Ivy at the base. T020: Hornbeam Hedge - Sever ivy at the base where possible. T021(TAG 866), T023, T024, T025, T026.: Limes - Fell to ground level. T35: Mixed
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 67 West View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3QJ
T1: Portuguese Laurel - Remove dead wood and prune to shape and balance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01533/TCA - 67 West View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3QJ
T1: Portuguese Laurel - Remove dead wood and prune to shape and balance.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 213 Nevells Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4TZ
T1, T2, T3: Cedar - Fell, Process and Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01460/FP - 25 Leys Avenue Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3EP
Installation of illuminated defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 25 Leys Avenue Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3EP
Installation of illuminated defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01518/TCA - 213 Nevells Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4TZ
T1, T2, T3: Cedar - Fell, Process and Remove
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 27 Bedford Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4DN
T2: Elder - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/01507/TCA - 27 Bedford Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4DN
T2: Elder - Remove
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/01382/LBC - 34 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JJ
Internal alterations at first floor to facilitate new bathroom layout.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/01429/TCA - 197 Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4TT
2x Apple - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 15 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JH
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 197 Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4TT
2x Apple - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01292/FPH - 15 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JH
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Morrisons Superstore Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3TS
Installation of EV charging signage, including charger identification labels, operational instructions, directional signage, CCTV notices, and safety information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/00628/AD - Morrisons Superstore Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3TS
Installation of EV charging signage, including charger identification labels, operational instructions, directional signage, CCTV notices, and safety information.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/01234/FPH - 7 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JH
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Hard landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 7 South View Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JH
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Hard landscaping works (amended plans received 22.06.26).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Morrisons Superstore Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3TS
Installation of CCTV pole cameras and installation of valeting air/vac unit following removal of no.2 parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - Jackie's Drop-in Centre Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PA
Installation of external lift shaft with disabled access lift to facilitate inclusive access to first floor facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-14
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A brief summary of Letchworth Garden City in Hertfordshire
Letchworth Garden City, located in North Hertfordshire, England, is renowned as the first garden city, a pioneering concept in urban planning. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 33,990, making it a vibrant community with a rich heritage relevant to current planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Letchworth Garden City show an average sale price of £435,947, 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 Letchworth Garden City a particularly low-crime area.
Letchworth Garden City has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Croft Lane, Norton, Willian, Letchworth. 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, Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City
In the last 24 months, 379 planning applications were submitted near Letchworth Garden City. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Letchworth Garden City may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Letchworth Garden City were tree works (178), full planning applications (104), listed building and heritage (20). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 40 medium-scale applications, 310 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 190 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 174 applications
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