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Planning in Pirton

Approved
92%
34 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Pirton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pirton, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Pirton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pirton?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Pirton. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pirton?
The average planning decision time near Pirton is 56 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 Pirton?
The planning approval rate near Pirton is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pirton?
The most common type of planning application near Pirton is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pirton?
You can search and track planning applications near Pirton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.