Therfield, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Therfield, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Therfield
Therfield is a village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district, approximately 2 miles southwest of Royston. Situated on a broad chalk ridge, the parish encompasses the common land of Therfield Heath at its northern end, which borders Royston. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, especially regarding land use and development.
Population: 588 (2021)
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Therfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Therfield.
- 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 Therfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Therfield.
- - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Variation of Condition 2 (Amend approved drawing list to alter design of the 3 House Types) of planning permission 24/02606/FP granted on 31.01.2025 for Erection of three detached dwellings (1 x 3-bed
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Dairy Police Row Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9QE
Erection of detached single storey outbuilding for incidental domestic use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land South Of Lowlands North Mundham West Sussex
Discharge of conditon 17 (Material schedule) of permission 25/00987/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Garfield Police Row Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9QE
Single storey front extension and single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Tuthill Manor Kelshall Tops Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
T1: Cornus - Fell to ground level. T2: Conifer - Fell to ground level. T3: Conifer - Remove 2 split limbs back the trunk to make safe. T4: Conifer - Remove hanging limb to make safe. G1: 6x Mixed Ceda
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Therfield Water Tower Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire
Installation of 1no. 600mm dish mounted on the existing steel support frame on the existing water tower. Proposed link equipment to be installed within the existing equipment cabin and all ancillary d
Status: Permitted | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Tussocks The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 24/01371/FP granted on 19.02.2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Tussocks The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Details reserved by Condition 13 (Floor levels; ridge and eaves height) of planning permission reference 24/01371/FP granted on 19.02.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 1 Fordham Terrace The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory (as amended by plans received on 13/03/2025).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Lane Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9QD
T1: Sycamore - Crown reduction to 6m above ground level. T2: Sycamore - Crown reduction to 9m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Chestnut Tree Cottage Pedlars Lane Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PX
Sycamore - Pollard 50%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - The Elms The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - The Elms The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Single storey side extension following partial demolition of existing rear west wall and interior alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - High Beeches Mill Lane Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PR
Details reserved by Condition 10 (Archaeological WSI) of planning permission reference 21/03458/FP granted on 10.03.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - High Beeches Mill Lane Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PR
Details reserved by Condition 12 (WSI) of planning permission reference 21/03458/FP granted on 10.03.2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Therfield in Hertfordshire
Therfield is a village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district, approximately 2 miles southwest of Royston. Situated on a broad chalk ridge, the parish encompasses the common land of Therfield Heath at its northern end, which borders Royston. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, especially regarding land use and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Therfield show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Therfield a particularly low-crime area.
Therfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Therfield. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Therfield 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 Therfield
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Therfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Therfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Therfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Therfield were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (5), tree works (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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