St Nicholas, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Nicholas, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in St Nicholas are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Nicholas
St Nicholas, Hertfordshire, takes its name from Saint Nicholas of Myra, an influential early Christian bishop and miracle worker known for his generosity and gift-giving. Revered across Europe, he is the patron saint of various groups, including sailors, merchants, and children. This historical connection adds a rich cultural layer to the area, making it a point of interest for those researching local planning applications or community initiatives that celebrate its heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Nicholas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Nicholas.
- 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 Nicholas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near St Nicholas.
- - The Oval Stevenage Herts SG1 5LW
Non material amendment to planning approval 23/00954/FPM relating to landscaping, elevational alterations and car park access for Parcel E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/00457/HPA - 370 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4NQ
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.50m for which the maximum height will be 3.10m and the height of the eaves will be 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 370 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4NQ
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.50m for which the maximum height will be 3.10m and the height of the eaves will be 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00412/FP - 455 Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4EQ
Retrospective change of use from public amenity land to residential and erection of fencing
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00394/FPH - 373 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4LU
Erection of single storey rear extension and raising of brickwork for store conversion. Garden shed to front.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 63A-65A Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4LJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00972/FP to Condition 1 (plans) to allow changes to the roof parapet and cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 397 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4LU
Is my planned extension part of permitted development? Front porch, not facing public highway. 1 metre deep, 4 metres wide. Or is planning permission required for this extension?
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Oval Stevenage Herts SG1 5LW
Discharge of condition 58 (Surface Water Drainage - Parcels E and F); and partial discharge of conditions 61 (SuDS Maintenance and Management); and 62 (Temporary Drainage Measures) for parcels E and F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Oval Stevenage Herts SG1 5LW
Discharge of condition 8 (construction traffic management plan) for parcels E and F attached to planning permission reference number 23/00954/FPM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 231 Jessop Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5LS
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 330 - 336 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4NG
Compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain details required by planning permission 24/00490/FP
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 45 Jessop Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5LQ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of existing garage into habitable space and 3m rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 80 Sefton Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5RL
Two storey front and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 536 Ripon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4NL
Retention of outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-03-02
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A brief summary of St Nicholas in Hertfordshire
St Nicholas, Hertfordshire, takes its name from Saint Nicholas of Myra, an influential early Christian bishop and miracle worker known for his generosity and gift-giving. Revered across Europe, he is the patron saint of various groups, including sailors, merchants, and children. This historical connection adds a rich cultural layer to the area, making it a point of interest for those researching local planning applications or community initiatives that celebrate its heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Nicholas a particularly low-crime area.
St Nicholas has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Nicholas's and Rectory Lane. 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 St Nicholas includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Nicholas 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.
Planning Activity in St Nicholas
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near St Nicholas. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near St Nicholas.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near St Nicholas were outline applications (19), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7).
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.
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