Royston, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Royston, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Royston are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 17,444 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £425,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Royston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Royston.
- 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 Royston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Royston.
- - 32 Rock Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5EU
Reduction in size of single storey extension (as non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00294/FPH granted on 27.05.2025).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 45 Gower Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DU
Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 4.10 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 23 Kingsway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5EG
Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 3.70 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 4 Leete Place Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DX
Single storey side and rear extension, open-sided front porch, replacement roof including installation of rooflights, removal of chimney and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 3 Stamford Avenue Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7DD
Part two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following removal of attached garage. Removal of existing chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 61 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ
T1: Yew - Reduce height by up to 1m and prune laterals to shape and balance canopy by up to 0.5m. T2: Whitebeam - Reduce near to previous points by removing regrowth approx 1m lengths and thin canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 46 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ
Change of use from office B1 to residential to provide 8 self-contained flats including insertion of dormer windows and rooflights to facilitate accommodation at second floor, amenity parking, refuse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 67 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ
Installation of one external air conditioning unit to the north-east elevation (adjacent to the three existing similar air conditioning units) and installation of four air ventilation grilles to exter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Evangelistic Church York Way Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5HJ
Erection of two storey church following demolition of existing single storey church and creation of pedestrian access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 34 Victoria Crescent Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AX
Single storey rear extension, alterations to existing external walls and fenestration, and insertion of front rooflight to existing roof, following demolition of existing rear extension (as amended by
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 2A Lower Gower Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5EA
Single storey side and rear extension and erection of single garage following demolition of existing rear conservatory, side extension and detached side garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 42-44 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ
Internal alterations to facilitate conversion and change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to provide additional care accommodation (Use Class C2) and alterations to existing fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 42-44 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ
Conversion and change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to provide additional care accommodation (Use Class C2) including alterations to existing fenestration, installation of security access and gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land At The South End Of Anglian Business Park Orchard Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5TW
Variation of Condition 4 (Operational hours for staff, visitors, deliveries and machine operation) of planning application reference 23/00244/FP granted on 26/04/2023 for Temporary change of use of va
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 66 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 8 Mallard Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DG
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 4 Leete Place Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DX
Single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing rear shed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 53A Melbourn Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7DF
Change of use from Class C3 (residential) to C2 (care home) CONSULTEE ONLY
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Roysia Lodge Roman Way Academy Burns Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5EQ
Temporary change of use of former hard surfaced play area to car park for offsite construction contractor parking. Erection of temporary fencing, access road and welfare building (change of use alread
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Royston Railway Station Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AH
Removal of Condition 4 of planning Statutory Undertakers application reference 10/02085/1SU granted on 11.10.2010 for Platform extension to eastern end of 'down' line with 1.5 metre high looped fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Royston in Hertfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Royston a particularly low-crime area.
Royston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Royston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Royston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holland Hall (Melbourn) Railway Cutting SSSI, Therfield Heath SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Royston
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Royston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Royston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Royston were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 55 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.
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