Walkern, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walkern, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,491 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walkern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walkern.
- 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 Walkern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Walkern.
- - Bockings 12 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/25/0834/FUL/Dated 01/10/2025) for (Demolition of garages and erection of detached dwelling), the amendments include ch
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 37A Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing unoccupied annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Bockings 12 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Discharge of Conditions 3 (External materials) 4 (Window detail) 3/24/0402/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 39 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Proposed replacement windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Bockings 12 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Discharge of condition 17 (Contamination) attached to 3/22/2243/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Bockings 12 Church End Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PB
Demolition of domestic stable block buildings. Erection of 3 dwellings together with access, landscaping. Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission: 3/22/2243/FUL - site level c
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - The Paddocks 13 Totts Lane Walkern Hertfordshire SG2 7PL
Erection of garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Walkern in Hertfordshire
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 £368,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Walkern is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Walkern has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walkern. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walkern 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Walkern
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Walkern. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Walkern.
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 Walkern were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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