Ley Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ley Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Ley Green
King's Walden is a civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, encompassing several settlements, the largest of which is Breachwood Green. The parish features a non-nucleated layout with small clusters of development, particularly around the parish church, Plough Lane, and Ley Green. As of 2021, the population of King's Walden stood at 995, providing a quaint and community-focused environment for potential planning applications in the area.
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ley Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ley Green.
- 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 Ley Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Ley Green.
- - Trinity Cottage Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LT
Erection of east elevation orangery.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Trinity Cottage Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LT
Alteration to the style of the conservatory (as non-material amendment to planning permission reference 22/02931/FPH granted on 15.05.2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - The Old School Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LX
Two storey front extension. Internal opening to combine the two dwellings into one single unit. Alterations of existing front porch roof. Insertion of front rooflight following removal of existing roo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The Pump House Lane House Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LJ
Alterations and extension of existing pool house to create 3-bed ancillary annexe accommodation to the Pump House.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Crown House Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LT
Details reserved by condition 3 (Site Levels) of planning permission reference no 19/02660/FPH granted 08.04.2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Crown House Ley Green Kings Walden Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8LT
Details reserved by condition 4 (Roof Tiles) of planning permission reference no 19/02660/FPH granted 08.04.2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Ley Green in Hertfordshire
King's Walden is a civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, encompassing several settlements, the largest of which is Breachwood Green. The parish features a non-nucleated layout with small clusters of development, particularly around the parish church, Plough Lane, and Ley Green. As of 2021, the population of King's Walden stood at 995, providing a quaint and community-focused environment for potential planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Ley Green 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 Ley Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ley Green includes 8 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 Ley Green
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ley Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ley Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ley Green were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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