How long do planning decisions take near Smith's End?

The average planning decision time near Smith's End is 38 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 Smith's End?

The planning approval rate near Smith's End is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smith's End?

The most common type of planning application near Smith's End is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smith's End?

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Smith's End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smith's End, Hertfordshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smith's End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smith's End.

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 Smith's End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Smith's End.

- The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LH
Single storey rear extension, open-sided side porch following demolition of existing side porch and C20th store. Alterations to external materials and fenestration throughout. Internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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- The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LH
Single storey rear extension, open-sided side porch following demolition of existing side porch and C20th store. Alterations to external materials and fenestration throughout. Erection of detached dou
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Old Manor House Shaftenhoe End Bogmoor Road Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LE
Details reserved by Condition 2: (Opening up works) of Listed Building Consent 25/00895/LBC granted 3.6.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- The Thatched Cottage And Annexe Smiths End Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LH
Installation of solar panels to existing annexe roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Old Manor House Shaftenhoe End Bogmoor Road Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LE
Amendment to glazing to glazed link and to north elevation of living room (as non-material amendment to planning permission reference 25/01949/FPH granted on 20.11.2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
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- The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8LH
T1: Pear - Crown reduce by up to 2m (approx 30%). T2: Greengage - Crown reduce by up to 1m. T3: Weeping willow - Re pollard back to previous pollard points at approx 8m from ground level removing appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of Smith's End in Hertfordshire

Smith's End is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smith's End a particularly low-crime area.

Smith's End has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barley. 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 Smith's End 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 Smith's End

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Smith's End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smith's End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Smith's End were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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