How long do planning decisions take near St Ibbs?

The average planning decision time near St Ibbs is 64 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 St Ibbs?

The planning approval rate near St Ibbs is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Ibbs?

The most common type of planning application near St Ibbs is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

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St Ibbs, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Ibbs, Hertfordshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Ibbs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St Ibbs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near St Ibbs.

- West Wing St Ibbs London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NL
Details reserved by Condition 2: (Materials) of Listed Building Consent application 24/01520/LBC granted on 19.11.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Hobbs Close Garage London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ
Erection of one detached 4-bed dwelling following demolition of existing garage building as revision of previously approved planning permission 21/00298/FP granted 26.03.2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Hobbs Close Garage London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) and condition 8 (soft and hard landscaping) of planning permission 21/02832/FP granted 21.12.2021 for Erection of one detached 4-bed dwelling following demolit
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Land Between 53 And 81 And Land Rear Of 7-53 Waterdell Lane St Ippolyts Hertfordshire
Details reserved by condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission reference 20/02412/FP granted 17.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Greenbanks London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ
Erection of swimming enclosure over existing outdoor swimming pool
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 93 Waterdell Lane St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7RA
Part two storey and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and attached outbuilding. Insertion of side door and first floor side window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 27 Waterdell Lane St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7RA
Part two storey and part single storey front; side and rear extensions following demolition of existing side element. Alterations to roof including roof extensions and insertion of front and rear roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-01
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- Hobbs Close Garage London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NJ
Details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 21/02832/FP granted 21.12.2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of St Ibbs in Hertfordshire

St Ibbs is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in St Ibbs show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 St Ibbs a particularly low-crime area.

St Ibbs has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gosmore, St Ippolyts. 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 St Ibbs includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 St Ibbs

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near St Ibbs. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near St Ibbs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Ibbs were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (9), tree works (4).

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