St Paul's Walden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Paul's Walden, Hertfordshire.

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About St Paul's Walden

St Paul's Walden is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, approximately 5 miles south of Hitchin. The parish encompasses the largest settlement, Whitwell, as well as the hamlet of Bendish. According to the 2021 Census, St Paul's Walden has a population of 1,381, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,381 (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 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Paul's Walden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Paul's Walden.

• 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 Paul's Walden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near St Paul's Walden.

1. - Little East Hall Farm House St Pauls Walden Hitchin SG4 8DH
   Discharge of Condition 5 - written preliminary environmental risk assessment (Phase I) report for planning application 13/00474/1 granted 25.04.13
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2013-08-19
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2. - Little East Hall Farm, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, SG4 8DH
   Discharge of Condition 3 - Samples and/or details of materials
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2013-08-15
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3. - Little East Hall Farm St Pauls Walden Hitchin SG4 8DH
   Detached three bedroom dwelling for an agricultural worker
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2013-02-28
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A brief summary of St Paul's Walden in Hertfordshire

St Paul's Walden is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Hertfordshire, approximately 5 miles south of Hitchin. The parish encompasses the largest settlement, Whitwell, as well as the hamlet of Bendish. According to the 2021 Census, St Paul's Walden has a population of 1,381, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,381 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in St Paul's Walden 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 Paul's Walden a particularly low-crime area.

St Paul's Walden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitwell. 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 Paul's Walden includes 18 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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