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Planning in Newnham

Approved
90%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Newnham

Newnham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district, just 2 miles north of Baldock. It has a small population of 88 residents, as recorded in the 2021 census, and collaborates with the nearby parish of Caldecote through a shared parish council. This rural setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 88 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Newnham show an average sale price of £413,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newnham 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 Newnham, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newnham?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newnham?
The average planning decision time near Newnham is 57 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 Newnham?
The planning approval rate near Newnham is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newnham?
The most common type of planning application near Newnham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newnham?
You can search and track planning applications near Newnham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.