Old Town, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Town, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Town are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Stevenage
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,368 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Town.
- 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 Old Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Old Town.
- 26/00446/TPCA - 12 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
5-day Notice to reduce Lime tree down to approximately 2.5m high
Status: Approved | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 12 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
5-day Notice to reduce Lime tree down to approximately 2.5m high
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00384/TPTPO - 1 Olde Swann Court Stevenage Herts SG1 3WB
Felling of 1no. Lime tree (T7) protected by TPO 61
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00392/TPCA - High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3AG
Works to trees in a conservation area: T1 Whitebeam, T2 Lime, T3 Lime, T4 Lime - fell to ground level, grind stump and replant
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00381/FPH - 105 Walkern Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3RB
Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer roof extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Tarla Restaurant 23 - 25 Middle Row Stevenage Herts SG1 3AW
Retention of decking and two plant pots.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land At Martins Way Stevenage Herts SG1 3BW
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 69 Basils Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3PU
Erection of garden room following removal of existing outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Cinnabar 56 - 58 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3EF
Non-material amendment to planning approval 23/00482/FP to facilitate construction of outdoor seating area associated with 56-58 High Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 46 Basils Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3PX
Erection of extensions, alterations and associated works to facilitate conversion to 6no. flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Rise Gym 1 - 2 Pond Close Stevenage Herts SG1 3QP
Lawful development certificate for existing use of gym with unrestricted hours of operation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 11 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3BG
Construction of outdoor decking, installation of solar panels, and replacement of two first floor rear windows, minor internal alterations, and replacement of external render on side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3BG
Construction of outdoor decking. Installation of solar panels. Replacement of two first floor rear windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 52 Grove Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3NU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1 Olde Swann Court Stevenage Herts SG1 3WB
Crown reduction of 4no. hornbeam (T9, T11, T12 and T15) and 1no. sycamore (T10)(Group G1) by 1m past previous reduction points laterally and 2m past previous reduction points in height protected by Tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 35 Walkern Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3RA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 33 Julians Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3ES
Change of use of 6 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to 6 Houses of Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 33 Whitney Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4BQ
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 17 Whitney Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4BE
Erection of first floor front infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 42 Walkern Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3RA
Removal of 2no. Birch trees and 1no. Sycamore tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Old Town in Hertfordshire
Old Town is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England. It sits within the Stevenage district.
Property prices in Old Town show an average sale price of £376,368, 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 Old Town a particularly low-crime area.
Old Town has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Orchard Road, Town Square, Old Town High Street, St Nicholas's and Rectory Lane. 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 Old Town includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Town 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 Old Town
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 96% 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 Old Town 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 Old Town were full planning applications (53), tree works (27), outline applications (18). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 123 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 55 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 86 applications
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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.