Lilley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lilley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lilley are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lilley
Lilley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, just 3 miles northeast of Luton and 4 miles west of Hitchin. With a population of 384 as of the 2021 census, Lilley offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to housing, infrastructure, and community development in the area.
Population: 384 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Luton 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lilley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lilley.
- 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 Lilley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
182 planning applications found near Lilley.
- - Venton Green Acres Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LS
Erection of one self-build detached 3-bed dwelling including parking and landscaping following demolition of existing double garage and creation of access off Hexton Road (amended by plan received 18/
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 33 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LN
Single storey side extension to existing detached carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 45 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LN
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Bricks and Roof tiles) of planning permission reference 23/01749/FPH granted on 24.06.24.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 45 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LN
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Bricks and Roof tiles) of listed building reference 23/01750/LBC granted on 24.06.24.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Alpha House 53a West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
T1: Beech - Reduce back to previous growth points 2-3m reduction to suitable points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Redshanks Lilley Footpath 004 Lilley Hertfordshire
Silver Birch - Remove large limb
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Redshanks West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
Cherry - Remove large limb on right hand side overhanging road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 34 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LN
T1: Sycamore, T2 Beech, T3 Birch - Reduce by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - The Old Chapel West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LN
Silver Birch - Remove. Leylandii - To be topped and reshaped by 30%. Holly - Reduce and reshape by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - 30 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Variation of condition 2 (Revised plans) of planning permission 23/00897/FPH granted on 06.06.2023 for Erection of detached two storey annexe ancillary to the main dwelling following demolition of exi
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Old Forge House 55 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
Details reserved by condition 5 (Timber Windows and Doors) of listed building consent reference no 23/00192/LBC 18.07.2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-10-20
View full details - - 18 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission reference 21/03347/FP granted on 31.08.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - 18 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Details reserved by Condition 5 (Materials samples) of planning permission reference 21/03347/FP granted on 31.08.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - 18 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Details reserved by Condition 7 (EV charging points) of planning permission reference 21/03347/FP granted on 31.08.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - 18 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Details reserved by Condition 8 (Contamination) of planning permission reference 21/03347/FP granted on 31.08.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - 18 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Landscape and ecological management plan (LEMP)) of planning permission reference 21/03347/FP granted on 31.08.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - Old Forge House 55 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
Details reserved by Condition 6- Details and/or samples of rainwater goods (relating to Listed Building Consent 23/00192/LBC granted 18.07.2022)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Old Forge House 55 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
Details reserved by Condition 4 - Details and/or samples of Clay tiles (relating to Listed Buildiing Consent 23/00192/LBC granted 18.07.2022)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Old Forge House 55 West Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LH
Details reserved by Condition 3- Details and/or samples of bricks (relating to Listed Building Consent 23/00192/LBC granted 18.07.2022)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 30 East Street Lilley Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8LW
Variation of Condition 2 (Revised plans) of planning permission 23/00897/FPH granted on 06.06.2023 for Erection of detached two storey annexe ancillary to the main dwelling following demolition of exi
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-08-30
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A brief summary of Lilley in Hertfordshire
Lilley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, just 3 miles northeast of Luton and 4 miles west of Hitchin. With a population of 384 as of the 2021 census, Lilley offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to housing, infrastructure, and community development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 384 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Lilley show an average sale price of £329,550, 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 Lilley a particularly low-crime area.
Lilley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lilley, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Lilley includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Lilley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Lilley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lilley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lilley were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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