Poplars, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Poplars, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Poplars
Poplars, located in Hertfordshire, are part of the genus Populus, which includes 25 to 30 species of deciduous flowering plants belonging to the Salicaceae family. These trees are native to much of the Northern Hemisphere and are commonly referred to by several names, including poplar, aspen, and cottonwood. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the local flora, such as the poplar species, can be essential for landscape and environmental considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Poplars.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Poplars.
- 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 Poplars based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Poplars.
- - 32 Milestone Close Stevenage Herts SG2 9RR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Single story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 74 Lime Close Stevenage Herts SG2 9QB
We are planning to convert our garage into a work from home salon space for my wife. Its attached to the house, and our next door neighbor has already done the same conversion (though for living space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 41 Sheepcroft Hill Stevenage Herts SG2 9PR
Alterations to existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Shephall Tavern 16 The Hyde Stevenage Herts SG2 9SD
3no. Fascia signs illuminated externally; 3no. Fascia signs non-illuminated; 1no. Wall Mounted Amenity non-illuminated and 1no. Post Mounted Swing Sign non-illiminated
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 87 Sparrow Drive Stevenage Herts SG2 9FB
Retention of outbuilding in rear garden. Roof to side alley to form covered storage area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 17 Cholwell Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9JY
Single storey rear extension and patio area, with retention of existing side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 21 Bandley Rise Stevenage Herts SG2 9LS
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 43 Carters Close Stevenage Herts SG2 9QA
Front ground-floor and side and rear first-floor extensions with rear dormer windows to an existing two-storey mid-terraced house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 23 Parishes Mead Stevenage Herts SG2 9QD
Installation of 1.5m high fencing/brick pillars to extend existing garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 24 Fallowfield Stevenage Herts SG2 9PL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - The Coopers Inn Magpie Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 9RZ
Refurbish 2no. existing Corex Signs, display of 1no. Totem Sign and 1no. Fascia Sign (externally illuminated) and signwrite Sizzling Logos (externally illuminated)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-12-08
View full details - - 13 Redwing Close Stevenage Herts SG2 9FE
First floor rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-11-09
View full details - - 182 Chertsey Rise Stevenage Herts SG2 9JQ
Proposed raising of garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 10A And 10B Burwell Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9RF
Discharge of conditions 9 (Landscape & Ecology Plan), and 17 (External Lighting), attached to planning permission reference 22/00437/FPM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 21 Parkers Field Stevenage Herts SG2 9JR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-03-23
View full details - - 42 The Lawns Stevenage Herts SG2 9RT
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Poplars in Hertfordshire
Poplars, located in Hertfordshire, are part of the genus Populus, which includes 25 to 30 species of deciduous flowering plants belonging to the Salicaceae family. These trees are native to much of the Northern Hemisphere and are commonly referred to by several names, including poplar, aspen, and cottonwood. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the local flora, such as the poplar species, can be essential for landscape and environmental considerations.
Property prices in Poplars show an average sale price of £368,190, 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 Poplars a particularly low-crime area.
Poplars has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Broadwater (Marymead), Shephall Green, Aston. 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 Poplars includes 8 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, Poplars 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 Poplars
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Poplars. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Poplars.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Poplars slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Poplars were full planning applications (25), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Shephall planning applications
- Aston planning applications
- Broadwater planning applications
- Aston End planning applications
- Bragbury End planning applications
- Chells planning applications
- Bedwell planning applications
- Stevenage planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.