Pirton, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pirton, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pirton are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pirton
Pirton is a village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Hitchin and near the Bedfordshire border. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 1,452, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential considerations for local planning applications.
Population: 1,452 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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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 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pirton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pirton.
- 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 Pirton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Pirton.
- 26/01722/TCA - 41 High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PT
Beech - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 41 High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PT
Beech - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/01438/FPH - 28 Royal Oak Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QT
Single storey rear extension to link existing detached garage to main dwelling following demolition of the existing kitchen conservatory and side carport. Alterations to garage fenestration to facilit
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/01347/TCA - 14 Davis Crescent Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3RB
4x Conifer - Remove
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 14 Davis Crescent Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3RB
4x Conifer - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01300/TCA - 26 Royal Oak Lane Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3QT
Multi-stemmed Ash - Remove the remaining section on safety grounds.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Walnut Tree Farm 21 Walnut Tree Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PX
Erection of green house/shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Royal Oak Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QT
Cherry, Hawthorn - Up to a 1m reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Crofts House 1 St Marys Close Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3RG
T1: Maple - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Holly Court 6 High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PS
T1 : Apple tree - Removal. T2 : Conifer tree - Removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 21 Saxon Rise Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3FA
Internal alterations to facilitate partial garage conversion of integral garage to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 2 Crab Tree Lane Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QE
Remove existing render. Prior to applying a 3-coat lime rendering onto wooden laths, install breathable insulation into any available voids between frame members. Replace guttering in association with
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 19 Walnut Tree Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PX
Erection of four detached dwellings and detached garage to serve plot 4 including hard and soft landscaping, parking and creation of vehicular access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 2 Hambridge Way Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QS
T1: Willow - Reduce height by approx 3m and lateral spread by approx 4m. T2: Pear - Remove weight (removing any dead branches) and reduce height by approx 3 to 4m and lateral spread by approx 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 1 Hambridge Way Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3QS
T1002: Mixed Cypress - Fell. T1008: Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Pirton School High Street Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3PS
T1: Damson - Reduce branches back from the building to create a 2-3m clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 7 Hitchin Road Pirton Hertfordshire SG5 3PZ
Erection of detached outbuilding to include solar panels on roof for use as studio, garden store and workshop following demolition of existing detached outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 19 Cromwell Way Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3RD
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Erection of front porch following demolition of existing side porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 21 Saxon Rise Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3FA
Single storey rear infill extension. Insertion of rooflights to existing rear extension. (as amended by plan nos. PL004A, PL005A & PL006B received 14.01.2026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 4 Walnut Tree Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PX
Details reserved by Condition 2 (plinth) of listed building consent 16/02905/1LB granted 11.01.2017
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Pirton in Hertfordshire
Pirton is a village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Hitchin and near the Bedfordshire border. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 1,452, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential considerations for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,452 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Pirton 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 Pirton a particularly low-crime area.
Pirton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pirton, 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 Pirton includes 2 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pirton 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 Pirton
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Pirton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pirton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pirton were full planning applications (14), tree works (9), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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