How long do planning decisions take near Rushden?

The average planning decision time near Rushden is 40 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 Rushden?

The planning approval rate near Rushden is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rushden?

The most common type of planning application near Rushden is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rushden?

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Rushden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rushden, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rushden are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rushden

Rushden is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Buntingford. As of the 2021 census, it has a small population of 226 residents and shares a grouped parish council with the adjacent parish of Wallington. This tight-knit community offers a peaceful setting for potential planning applications within the area.

Population: 226 (2021)

District: North Hertfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £233,109 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rushden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushden.

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 Rushden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Rushden.

26/01340/S73 - Windmill House Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SH
Variation of Condition 4 (revised visibility to allow retention of existing tree) of Planning Permission 25/01767/FPH granted 01/12/2025 for erection of detached timber garage and workshop outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21
26/01339/DOC - Windmill House Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SH
Details Reserved by Condition 6 (window section details) of planning permission 25/01767/FPH granted on 02.12.2025
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
- Windmill House Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SH
Poplar - Removal. 3x Scots Pines - Remove. 2x Hawthorn - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Church Farm House Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SQ
Replacement single storey rear extension and associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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- Hillside Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SG
T1: Fruit - Fell to ground level. T2: Walnut - Reduce by 30%. T3: Walnut - Reduce by 30% to reduce weight due to split at 15ft high.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 2 (Floor level/ridge and eaves height) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 7 (Access) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Construction Method Statement (CMS) and Environmental Management Programme) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 3 (External materials details) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 6 (Landscaping) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Daisy Barn Treacle Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SL
Details reserved by Condition 5 (Landscape details) of reserved matters application reference 23/02818/RM granted on 21.05.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Windmill House Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SH
Lime - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-14
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- Rumah Lama Mill End Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0TA
Single storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-15
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- Barn Cottage Bennetts Lane Rushden Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0SN
T1 Ash - Pollard to 30%. T2 Oak - 20% reduction. T3 Chestnut - Lower canopy thin and lift, 10% overrall reduction. T4 Ash - Remove dead limb. T5 Field Maple - Cut back to fence line 20% reduction. T6
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Rushden in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Rushden show an average sale price of £233,109, 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 Rushden a particularly low-crime area.

Rushden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southern Green, Rushden. 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 Rushden includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Rushden

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rushden maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rushden were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4), full planning applications (2).

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