Therfield, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Therfield, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Therfield are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £425,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
33 planning applications found near Therfield.
- 26/01665/TCA - Beacon Field House The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Cherry - Fell to stump
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Beacon Field House The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
Cherry - Fell to stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/01577/DOC - The Dairy Police Row Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9QE
Details reserved by Condition 4 (Great Crested Newts Mitigation Licence) of planning permission reference 26/00007/FPH granted on 15.05.2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 16 (Sustainability Strategy) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01244/DOC - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 16 (Sustainability Strategy) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01416/S73 - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025 for erection of three detached dwellings (1 x 3-bed,1 x 4-bed and 1 x 5-bed) and with associated infrastr
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025 for erection of three detached dwellings (1 x 3-bed,1 x 4-bed and 1 x 5-bed) and with associated infrastr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/01327/LBC - Chestnut Tree Cottage Pedlars Lane Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PX
Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Unit on Side Elevation of Single Storey slate roof addition
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Hitches View The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 10m pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01294/EC - Hitches View The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 10m pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 14 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by BNG Condition (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 13 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by BNG Condition (Fence and Access Details) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by BNG Condition of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land West Of Tuthill House Kelshall Tops Therfield Hertfordshire SG8 9PT
Details reserved by condition 9 (Highways 1) of planning permission reference 24/02606/FP granted 31.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 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
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Discharge of conditon 17 (Material schedule) of permission 25/00987/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Dairy Police Row Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9QE
Erection of detached single storey outbuilding for incidental domestic use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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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 £425,178, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Therfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 57 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 (20), full planning applications (5), tree works (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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