Symonds Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Symonds Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Symonds Green
Symonds Green is a residential neighbourhood located within the new town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Primarily developed in the 1970s, it features a mix of public-sector, charitable, and private housing. The area is also notable for its open common land, which holds historical significance and adds to the community's character, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Symonds Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Symonds 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 Symonds Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Symonds Green.
- - 10 Southsea Road Stevenage Herts SG1 2PH
Ground floor extension to the rear and to the side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 2 Langmoor Cottages Symonds Green Road Stevenage Herts SG1 2HB
Non-material amendment to planning approval 25/00885/FPH to change material finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1 Langmoor Cottages Symonds Green Road Stevenage Herts SG1 2HB
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Willow Cottage Symonds Green Lane Stevenage Herts SG1 2HP
T1 Willow reduce by 50%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 5 Essex Close Stevenage Herts SG1 3FA
Reduction of 1no. Blue Atlantic Cedar (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 120
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 55 Torquay Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 2RH
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 9 Symonds Green Road Stevenage Herts SG1 2HA
Garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 29 - 31 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/00565/FP for a variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 29 - 31 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
Discharge of Condition 6 (Drainage Maintenance Plan) attached to planning application reference number 24/00565/FP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 12 Bawdsey Close Stevenage Herts SG1 2LA
Part two-storey, part single-storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - 29 - 31 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials); 4 (Construction Management Plan); 9 (Cycle Parking); 10 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points); 11 (Landscaping) and 22 (Fire Hydrants) attached to planning permissi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-08-10
View full details - - 29 - 31 Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HE
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 21/00819/FP to amend the approved plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 3 Essex Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3EZ
Removal of Apple tree and removal of Holly tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Unit 29 Stevenage Enterprise Centre Orchard Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3HH
Change of use to commercial kitchen and delivery centre (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2023-12-24
View full details - - 22A Julians Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3EU
Crown reduction to T1 copper beech tree - 1m from branch tips on south/south west of tree only to re-balance and re-shape the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Symonds Green in Hertfordshire
Symonds Green is a residential neighbourhood located within the new town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Primarily developed in the 1970s, it features a mix of public-sector, charitable, and private housing. The area is also notable for its open common land, which holds historical significance and adds to the community's character, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Symonds Green show an average sale price of £368,190, 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 Symonds Green a particularly low-crime area.
Symonds Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Orchard Road, Old Town High Street, Symonds Green, St Nicholas's and Rectory Lane. 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 Symonds Green includes 2 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 Symonds Green
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Symonds Green. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Symonds Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Symonds Green were full planning applications (35), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 77 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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