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Planning in Rushden

Approved
90%
28 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Rushden

Postcode districts

SG9 216 applications in the last 12 monthsSG8 607 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 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. The settlement has a population of approximately 226 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Rushden show an average sale price of £233,109, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rushden has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rushden 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 Rushden, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rushden?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rushden?
The average planning decision time near Rushden is 62 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 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rushden?
You can search and track planning applications near Rushden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.