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Planning in Northchurch

Approved
95%
106 of 108 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northchurch in the last 24 months, from Dacorum Borough Council's planning register.

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About Northchurch

Northchurch is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Bulbourne Valley of Hertfordshire, UK. Strategically situated between the towns of Berkhamsted and Tring, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and convenient access to nearby urban amenities, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,836 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.

Northchurch covers an area of approximately 1501.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Northchurch show an average sale price of £731,194, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Northchurch has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northchurch 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 Northchurch, 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, 145 planning applications were submitted near Northchurch. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (48), discharge of conditions (24), outline applications (15). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northchurch?
In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Northchurch. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northchurch?
The average planning decision time near Northchurch is 51 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 Northchurch?
The planning approval rate near Northchurch is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Northchurch is full planning applications, with 48 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Northchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.