Purwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Purwell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Purwell
Walsworth is a historic district within Hitchin, Hertfordshire, originally established as a village approximately a mile northeast of the town centre. Now integrated into Hitchin, it retains its village charm, with some residents still referring to it as such. The area falls under the Hitchin Walsworth ward, one of five wards represented on the North Hertfordshire District Council, and includes the Purwell neighbourhood, named after the nearby River Purwell, highlighting its significance in local planning considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Purwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Purwell.
- 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 Purwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Purwell.
- - 12 Thatchers End Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PD
Alterations to existing roof including raised ridge height and insertion of rear box dormer and front rooflights to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 23 Kipling Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0DU
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension, with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 56 Wilshere Crescent Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PQ
Single storey rear extension including two roof lanterns following demolition of existing outbuilding. Installation of rear steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 11 Kingswood Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PA
Erection of one self-build detached dwelling following demolition of the existing semi-detached dwelling including amenity space, landscaping, parking and widening of existing vehicular access/drivewa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 23 Kipling Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0DU
Single storey side extension. Insertion of front dormer window and no.3 rear rooflights to facilitate creation of first floor accommodation following demolition of existing carport. Re-location of mai
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 56 Wilshere Crescent Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PQ
Single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing rear elements. Raised decking, balustrade and associated stairs to rear garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Millstream Barn Purwell Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0NF
Conversion of existing outbuilding / stable to ancillary annexe including front extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 9 Milton View Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 9 Thatchers End Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PD
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Installation of additional front hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 5 Benchley Hill Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0NJ
Erection of front porch following demolition of existing porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 52 Tennyson Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PY
Single storey rear extension with lean-to pitched roof following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 26 Gibson Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RS
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension; first floor front extension and front porch following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of front ground floor window following remov
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 8 Ruskin Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PN
Single storey side and rear extension; alterations to fenestration and provision of additional front parking spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 35 Purwell Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0NF
Single storey front extension and roof alteration to existing bay window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Purwell in Hertfordshire
Walsworth is a historic district within Hitchin, Hertfordshire, originally established as a village approximately a mile northeast of the town centre. Now integrated into Hitchin, it retains its village charm, with some residents still referring to it as such. The area falls under the Hitchin Walsworth ward, one of five wards represented on the North Hertfordshire District Council, and includes the Purwell neighbourhood, named after the nearby River Purwell, highlighting its significance in local planning considerations.
Property prices in Purwell show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 Purwell a particularly low-crime area.
Purwell has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hitchin Railway and Ransom's Recreation Ground, Hitchin, Letchworth, Great Wymondley. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Purwell 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 Purwell
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Purwell. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Purwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Purwell were full planning applications (47), outline applications (11), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 66% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Great Wymondley planning applications
- Walsworth planning applications
- Hitchin planning applications
- Oakfield planning applications
- Little Wymondley planning applications
- Wymondley Bury planning applications
- St Ippolyts planning applications
- Titmore Green planning applications
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