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Planning in St Nicholas

Approved
90%
53 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Nicholas in the last 24 months, from Stevenage Borough Council's planning register.

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Around St Nicholas

Postcode districts

SG1 344 applications in the last 12 monthsSG2 253 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stevenage Borough Council

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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.

The area around St Nicholas has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near St Nicholas, 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, 80 planning applications were submitted near St Nicholas. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were outline applications (20), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (10).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Nicholas?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near St Nicholas. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Nicholas?
The average planning decision time near St Nicholas is 43 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 Nicholas?
The planning approval rate near St Nicholas is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Nicholas?
The most common type of planning application near St Nicholas is outline applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Nicholas?
You can search and track planning applications near St Nicholas on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.