How long do planning decisions take near Staines Green?

The average planning decision time near Staines Green is 50 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 Staines Green?

The planning approval rate near Staines Green is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Staines Green?

The most common type of planning application near Staines Green is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Staines Green?

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Staines Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

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Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staines Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staines Green.

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 Staines Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Staines Green.

- 22 Birch Green Hertingfordbury Hertfordshire SG14 2LU
Double storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-20
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- Land Opp 44 - 58 Chapel Lane Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2PA
Construction of a new house, garage and driveway with new landscape planting
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Staines Green in Hertfordshire

Staines Green is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Staines Green a particularly low-crime area.

Staines Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hertingfordbury, East End Green. 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 Staines Green includes 4 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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Planning Activity in Staines Green

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Staines Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Staines Green.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Staines Green were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).

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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