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14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Preston · updated daily · North Hertfordshire District Council

Planning in Preston

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Preston

Postcode districts

SG4 490 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

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About Preston

Preston is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 425 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 425 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Preston show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Preston has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Preston 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 Preston, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Preston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Preston?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Preston. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Preston?
The average planning decision time near Preston is 41 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 Preston?
The planning approval rate near Preston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Preston?
The most common type of planning application near Preston is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Preston?
You can search and track planning applications near Preston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.