Walsworth, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walsworth, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Walsworth
Walsworth, situated in the town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, began as a village approximately a mile northeast of the town centre before becoming incorporated into Hitchin. It retains its village charm, as many locals still refer to it as such. Walsworth is part of the Hitchin Walsworth ward, one of five electoral wards for North Hertfordshire District Council, and includes the Purwell neighbourhood to the south, named after the nearby River Purwell.
Population: 7,877
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 014E
Crime Statistics
97 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 41
- anti-social-behaviour: 19
- criminal-damage-arson: 10
- other-theft: 8
- shoplifting: 4
- drugs: 3
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walsworth.
- 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 Walsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Walsworth.
- - 25 High Dane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BD
Alterations to roof including hip to gable roof extension, rear box dormer window with juliet balcony and two front rooflight to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 15 Woolgrove Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0AS
First floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 1 Franklin Gardens Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BS
Part two storey and part first floor side extension. Single storey rear extension, replacement flat roof over existing rear extension, alterations to fenestration and removal of chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire
Details reserved by Condition 21: (OLEMP - site wide principles) of outline application 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024 and 25/02556/NMA (revision of wording Condition 21) granted 14.11.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire
Details reserved by Condition 21: (detailed LEMP for phase 1 RM area) of outline application 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024 and 25/02556/NMA (revision of wording Condition 21) granted 14.11.2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire
Details reserved by Condition 13: (Open space management plan for phase 1 RM area) of outline application 18/01154/OP granted 29.11.2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 22 Orchard Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BP
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire
Application for the discharge of Planning Obligation under S106A of the TCPA 1990 - temporary footpath route to the edge of the site with respect to S106 Agreement schedule 2, part 4, clause 14.2.2 da
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 52 High Dane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0BD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 66 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HP
Two storey and part single storey rear extension and alterations to side fenestration including repositioning of first floor side window. Hardscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 28 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HN
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 25/00645/FPH granted 16.06.2025 for Two storey and part single storey rear extension and front porch following demolition of existing re
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 18 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QT
Single storey front extension following demolition of existing single storey porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 16 Grovelands Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QT
Single storey front and side extensions following demolition of existing single storey porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 21 Alexandra Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RB
Change to extension wall material from painted brickwork to white camtech bricks. (as Non-Material Amendment to application reference 25/00920/FPH granted 01.07.2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 28 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HN
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 25/00645/FPH granted 16.06.2025 for two storey and part single storey rear extension and front porch following demolition of existing rear element (as a
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 3 Highover Cottages Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ
First floor rear extension and single storey front, side and rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of rear dormer windows and front rooflights to facilitate loft con
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 89 Common Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0HP
First floor rear extension, front storm porch and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 70 Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0RQ
Single storey front extension including alterations to existing porch roof. Alterations to fenestration including insertion of ground floor front window following removal of existing garage door to fa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Land North Of Highover Farm To Stotfold Road Highover Way Hitchin Hertfordshire
Pursuant to section 8(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991 that it has applied to the Water Services Regulation Authority to be appointed as Water Undertaker in place of Affinity Water Limited and as Sew
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 56 Woolgrove Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0AZ
Single storey rear extension. Erection of detached garage/store/garden room including glazed extension linking to main dwelling following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Walsworth in Hertfordshire
Walsworth, situated in the town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, began as a village approximately a mile northeast of the town centre before becoming incorporated into Hitchin. It retains its village charm, as many locals still refer to it as such. Walsworth is part of the Hitchin Walsworth ward, one of five electoral wards for North Hertfordshire District Council, and includes the Purwell neighbourhood to the south, named after the nearby River Purwell. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,877. It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Walsworth show an average sale price of £648,554, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Walsworth area recorded 97 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walsworth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butts Close, Hitchin, Hitchin Railway and Ransom's Recreation Ground, Hitchin. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Walsworth 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 Walsworth
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Walsworth. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Walsworth.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walsworth were full planning applications (53), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 83 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 61 applications
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