Stanborough, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanborough, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Stanborough
Stanborough, located near the village of Halwell south of Totnes in Devon, England, features an Iron Age hill fort positioned on a promontory at approximately 200 meters (660 ft) above sea level. Recognized for its historical significance, the site has been listed as a heritage landmark since 1923, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stanborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanborough.
- 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 Stanborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Stanborough.
- - 13 Stacklands Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XW
T1 Black Poplar to fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 13 Stacklands Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XW
T1 x Black Poplar to remove in sections to ground level Remove to ground level due to decline in the tree and the larger abundance of ganoderma around base
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Land adjacent to 51 Great North Road Stanborough AL8 7TJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Construction Ecological Management Plan), condition 2 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plans), condition 4 (Hard and Soft Landscape Works), condition 5 (Contami
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 14 Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TY
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land to the north of New Road Stanborough Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TX
Outline Planning Application for up to 100 dwellings (including affordable housing), open space, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), vehicular access point and associated infrastructure, with all mat
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 1 Stacklands Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XW
Installation of hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 12 Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TY
Erection of a part two storey and part single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 5 New Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TX
Change of Use from C3 (single family dwelling) to C2 (residential institution) children and young people’s home / supported living unit for children and young people (maximum of 2 service users).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 96 Lemsford Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YL
Certificate of lawfulness for a loft conversion, including the installation of three rooflights to the rear roof slope & the removal of the central chimney stack; conversion of garage to habitable are
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Land adjacent to 51 Great North Road Stanborough AL8 7TJ
Variation of Condition 3 (Technical highways plans) and Condition 15 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2025/0654/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Verge in highway on Great North Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TJ
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage system with associated plinth and fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 62 Springfields Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XN
Construction of a new single story, 3m x 3.2m conservatory at the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 12 Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TY
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 8m in depth, 3m in height and 3m to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 24 Springfields Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XP
Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Field View Court New Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TX
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 5 (Drainage), on planning permission 6/2015/1983/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 48 Springfields Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XN
Certificate of lawfulness for a garage conversion with replacement of door with window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 31 Marsden Green Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YD
Erection of a single storey rear extension, part two storey side extension and front porch
Status: Rejected | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - 29 Springfields Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS
Erection of ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 64 Springfields Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XN
Conversion of a garage into an offfice/play room
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 4 Great North Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TH
Erection of garden fences to part of the rear and part of the side garden boundaries, and front entrance opening for a new driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Stanborough in Hertfordshire
Stanborough, located near the village of Halwell south of Totnes in Devon, England, features an Iron Age hill fort positioned on a promontory at approximately 200 meters (660 ft) above sea level. Recognized for its historical significance, the site has been listed as a heritage landmark since 1923, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanborough a particularly low-crime area.
Stanborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanborough 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 Stanborough
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Stanborough. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stanborough.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Stanborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stanborough were tree works (46), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
Nearby Towns
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