St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire.
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About St Ippolyts
St Ippolyts, a quaint village and civil parish located on the southern edge of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, encompasses the hamlet of Gosmore and parts of the Hitchin urban area, as well as surrounding rural landscapes. With a population of 2,076 recorded in the 2021 census, the parish is a blend of residential and countryside settings, offering opportunities for various planning applications within its charming environment.
Population: 2,077 (2021)
District: North 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: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Ippolyts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Ippolyts.
- 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 Ippolyts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near St Ippolyts.
- - Land At London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire
Erection of 5 detached dwellings including garages, parking, landscaping, bin stores, installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and alterations to existing vehicular access off London Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by Condition 30: Phase II and III (Fire Hydrants) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted 19.03.2024 and subsequent reserved matters permission 24/02907/RM granted 29.08.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by Condition 24: Phase II and III (Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted 19.03.2024 and subsequent reserved matters permission 24/02907/RM granted 29
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by Condition 28: Phase II and III (Lighting) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted 19.03.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 15 Langbridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EL
Alterations to external render colour, window fenestration to side elevation, no. of rooflights, size and specification and removal of existing door to front elevation (as Non-Material Amendment to ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Alterations to fenestration (as Non-Material Amendment to plot 44 of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted on 19/03/2024)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by Condition 14: (Drainage Scheme) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted on 19.03.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by Condition 16 : (Foul Water Drainage) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted on 19.03.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land North Of Pound Farm London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Details reserved by condition 12ii (Remediation Method Statement -Gas Membrane Certificate) of planning permission 21/00434/HYA granted 19.03.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 5 Elderberry Drive St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7SR
Part two storey and part single front extension. Two storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration including insertion of 2 no. first floor side windows. (Amended plan received 26/02/26).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Little Court London Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NE
Single-storey front extension and two storey rear and side extensions to form parts of a side annexe following partial demolition of the existing side and rear extensions and removal of existing chimn
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 15 The Crescent St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7RE
Erection of 3 bedroom dwelling house, attached to existing dwelling following demolition of detached outbuilding (development already carried out).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 15 Langbridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EL
Replacement roof involving raising roof ridge height and change to roof form, 2 rear dormer windows and 5 front roof lights to facilitate addition of first floor to existing bungalow. Front porch cano
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Lamp Post Number 179 Junction Of Broadmeadow Ride And London Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire
Installation of one cabinet following removal of existing cabinet
Status: Permitted | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 29 Sycamore Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7SN
Alterations to fenestration and insertion of side rooflight to existing detached garage to facilitate partial conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Site Of Former The Foundry Stevenage Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NU
Details reserved by Condition 20 (Boardwalk details) of planning permission reference 22/00754/FP granted on 05.09.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Site Of Former The Foundry Stevenage Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NU
Details reserved by Condition 16 (Flood Evacuation and Emergency Plan) of planning permission reference 22/00754/FP granted on 05.09.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Telecommunications Equipment On Grass Verge Between London Road And 3 Chestnut Walk London Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7SS
Replace 1 no. cabinet
Status: Permitted | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Calebs Cottage Stevenage Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7PE
T1: Apple - Re-pollard back to previous points. T2: Pear - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Former The Foundry Stevenage Road St Ippolyts Hertfordshire SG4 7NU
Details reserved by condition 21 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference no 22/00754/FP granted 05.09.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of St Ippolyts in Hertfordshire
St Ippolyts, a quaint village and civil parish located on the southern edge of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, encompasses the hamlet of Gosmore and parts of the Hitchin urban area, as well as surrounding rural landscapes. With a population of 2,076 recorded in the 2021 census, the parish is a blend of residential and countryside settings, offering opportunities for various planning applications within its charming environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,077 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in St Ippolyts 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 Ippolyts a particularly low-crime area.
St Ippolyts has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin Hill Path, Hitchin. 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 Ippolyts 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 Ippolyts
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near St Ippolyts. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. St Ippolyts maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near St Ippolyts slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Ippolyts were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (16), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 59 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
Nearby Towns
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