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Planning in Letchworth Garden City

Approved
96%
310 of 322 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Letchworth Garden City in the last 24 months, from North Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Letchworth Garden City show an average sale price of £435,947, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Letchworth Garden City, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 362 planning applications were submitted near Letchworth Garden City. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (124), full planning applications (90), listed building and heritage (15).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Letchworth Garden City?
In the last 24 months, 362 planning applications were submitted near Letchworth Garden City. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Letchworth Garden City?
The average planning decision time near Letchworth Garden City is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Letchworth Garden City?
The planning approval rate near Letchworth Garden City is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Letchworth Garden City?
The most common type of planning application near Letchworth Garden City is tree works applications, with 124 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Letchworth Garden City?
You can search and track planning applications near Letchworth Garden City on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.