Search Walkern planning applications

24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Walkern · updated daily · East Hertfordshire District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 24 · received or decided in the last 12 months

66 High Street Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PGAwaiting decisionConstruction of rear extension following demolition of rear outbuildingsReceived 12 Oct 20263/26/1456/HH
Bockings 12 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PBApprovedDischarge of Condition 10 (Archaeology) attached to 3/25/0834/FULReceived 10 Sep 2026Decided 7 Oct 2026X/26/0392/CND
Land Off Winters Lane Walkern HertfordshireAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 9 (Bin Store), 10 (Cycle Strategy), 11 (EV Charging) and 16 (External Lighting Strategy) attached 3/25/0271/FULReceived 2 Sep 2026X/26/0359/CND
Land Off Winters Lane Walkern HertfordshireAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 4C (Remediation Scheme) attached to 3/25/0271/FULReceived 24 Aug 2026X/26/0368/CND
66 High Street Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PGWithdrawnVariation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/21/2766/HH/Dated 29/03/2023) for (Demolition of rear extension and part demolition of out building attached to garage. Two storey rear extension and creation of link to new garage with 2 storey rear extension. External refurbishment of existing windows. Retention of existing self contained annex for the duration of the building works). The amendments include reducing the width of the rear extension to accommodate access to a garageReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 17 Aug 20263/26/0910/VAR

Planning in Walkern

Approved: 42%; 8 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 16 weeks; on average

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

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Around Walkern

Postcode districts

SG2 251 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council

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About Walkern

Walkern is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, nestled in the valley of the River Beane. Situated approximately 3 miles east of Stevenage, Walkern had a population of 1,491 according to the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,491 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Walkern show an average sale price of £376,368, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Walkern area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Walkern a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Walkern has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Walkern, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Walkern. Of these, 42% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walkern?

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Walkern. The approval rate is 42%.

How long do planning decisions take near Walkern?

The average planning decision time near Walkern is 112 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 Walkern?

The planning approval rate near Walkern is 42%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walkern?

The most common type of planning application near Walkern is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walkern?

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