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Planning in Thorley

Approved
93%
38 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thorley in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Thorley

Thorley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It encompasses the hamlets of Thorley Street and Thorley Wash and is situated just south of the market town of Bishop's Stortford. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 355, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

The area around Thorley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Thorley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Thorley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thorley?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Thorley. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thorley?
The average planning decision time near Thorley is 61 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 Thorley?
The planning approval rate near Thorley is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thorley?
The most common type of planning application near Thorley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thorley?
You can search and track planning applications near Thorley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.