Lower Green (SG5), Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Green (SG5), Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Green (SG5) are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,464 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Green (SG5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Green (SG5).
- 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 Lower Green (SG5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Lower Green (SG5).
- 26/01457/FP - The Cricketers 107 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TH
Change of Use from Public House to single dwelling including erection of single storey side extension with open-sided porch following demolition of existing side lean-to. Alterations to fenestration a
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - - The Cricketers 107 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TH
Change of Use from Public House to single dwelling including erection of single storey side extension with open-sided porch following demolition of existing side lean-to. Alterations to fenestration a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/01362/FP - Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Erection of one detached five-bedroom dwelling with associated detached garage and outbuildings, access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of existing structures and h
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/01144/FPH - Garden Cottage Lower Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TU
Two storey side extension and alterations to fenestration arrangement including replacement rear dormer window. Installation of external cladding.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Garden Cottage Lower Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TU
Two storey side extension and alterations to fenestration arrangement including replacement rear dormer window. Installation of external cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 7 Abbis Orchard Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TN
Single storey front extension and installation of side entrance door following demolition of existing front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Lower Green Farm Lower Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TW
Change of use from equestrian land to dog walking facility and glamping site to include erection of 5 shepherds huts and installation of fencing, access road and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Erection of a detached five-bedroom dwelling with associated detached garage and outbuildings, access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of existing structures and har
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 2 Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TP
Erection of two semi-detached 4-bedroom dwellings including ASHPs to side elevations, associated photovoltaic solar panels to rear roofslopes, hard and soft landscaping, parking and creation of two ve
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Erection of one detached 5-bed dwelling with associated access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of existing structures and hardstanding (Development has commenced)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Details reserved by condition 7 (Land Contamination) of planning permission reference no. 23/00505/S73 granted 20.04.2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Glencoe Villa Snailswell Lane Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TS
Details reserved by condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission reference no. 23/00505/S73 granted 20.04.2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 100 Arlesey Road Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TH
Replace sole plate and brick plinth, replace existing timber studs at ground floor only, install sheep's fleece insulation within infill panels before finishing with lime render on front (gable end) e
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Lower Green (SG5) in Hertfordshire
Lower Green (SG5) is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Lower Green (SG5) show an average sale price of £516,464, 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 Lower Green (SG5) a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Green (SG5) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Ickleford. 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, Lower Green (SG5) 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 Lower Green (SG5)
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Lower Green (SG5). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lower Green (SG5).
At 63 days on average, decisions near Lower Green (SG5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Green (SG5) were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cadwell planning applications
- Snailswell planning applications
- Ickleford planning applications
- Holwell planning applications
- Westmill planning applications
- Walsworth planning applications
- Hitchin planning applications
- Holwellbury planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.