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42 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Royston · updated daily · North Hertfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 42 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Rowan House The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7ALAwaiting decisionT1: Horse Chestnut - Fell to Ground Level. T2: Yew - Crown reduce the height by up to 1.5m and the lateral spread by up to 1.5m. T3, T4: Lime - Re-pollard back to previous at 4m from ground level. T5: Maple - Crown reduce the height by up to 2m and the lateral spread by up to 1.5m.Received 9 Nov 202626/02908/TPO
2 Heath Avenue Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9DBAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 26/00841/FPH granted 12.06.2026 for Single storey front extension to include canopy over entrance door. Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory (Amended scheme received 22.05.26).Received 9 Nov 202626/02724/S73
16 Melbourn Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7BZAwaiting decisionDetails reserved by condition 3 of Consent For Tree Works 26/00610/TPO granted 10.04.2026Received 5 Nov 202626/02873/DOC
4 Old North Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DSAwaiting decisionReplace existing timber front door.Received 27 Oct 202626/02631/FPH
4 Old North Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DSAwaiting decisionReplace existing timber front door.Received 27 Oct 202626/02632/LBC

Planning in Royston

Approved: 97%; 86 of 88 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Royston

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SG8 607 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: North Hertfordshire District Council

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About Royston

Royston is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district of England, positioned 18 miles north of Hertford and 12 miles southwest of Cambridge. The town, which has a population of 17,444 as of the 2021 census, features the Greenwich Meridian passing through its eastern area, making it a site of geographical interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The town has a population of approximately 17,444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Royston show an average sale price of £425,178, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Royston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Royston 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 Royston, 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, 113 planning applications were submitted near Royston. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Royston?

In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Royston. The approval rate is 97%.

How long do planning decisions take near Royston?

The average planning decision time near Royston is 66 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 Royston?

The planning approval rate near Royston is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Royston?

The most common type of planning application near Royston is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Royston?

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