Westmill (SG5), Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westmill (SG5), Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westmill (SG5) are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westmill (SG5)
Westmill is a charming village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Rib. Situated just 1.5 miles south of Buntingford, it had a population of 290 as recorded in the 2021 census. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Westmill's rural character and small community appealing for potential development opportunities.
Population: 290 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,464 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westmill (SG5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westmill (SG5).
- 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 Westmill (SG5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Westmill (SG5).
- 26/01301/LDCP - 47 Bingen Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PR
Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 47 Bingen Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PR
Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01375/LDCP - 63 Wellingham Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 33 Bearton Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UL
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing external side storage/extension and part rear extension. External render.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 33 Bearton Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UL
Hip to gable roof extension with rear box dormer to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 83 Wellingham Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UN
Single storey rear extension to link existing detached garage to main dwelling. Alterations to existing garage to include external cladding and alterations to fenestration following removal of existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 Westmill Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2SB
Hip to gable roof extension. Insertion of rear box dormer and 2 no. front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land East Of Bedford Road And North Of The Priory School Hitchin Hertfordshire
Creation of 50 no. one, two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments plus associated landscaping, open space, roads, drainage and other infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 23 Bearton Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UN
Single storey front extension and hardscaping works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 2 Times Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UT
Installation of rear access garden gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Land At 1-36 Freemans Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PA
Details reserved by Condition 27 (Swift boxes and bat bricks) of planning permission reference 22/02628/FP granted on 17.03.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land At 1-36 Freemans Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PA
Details reserved by Condition 16 (EV charging) of planning permission reference 22/02628/FP granted on 17.03.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land At 1-36 Freemans Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PA
Details reserved by Condition 30 (Surface water drainage) of planning permission reference 22/02628/FP granted on 17.03.2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 36 Bingen Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2PR
Single storey rear extension and raising the roof of the existing outbuilding due to re-roofing (as amended by plan received on 05/09/2025).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 94 Swinburne Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2QZ
Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 25/00700/FPH granted 01.05.2025 for two storey side extension following removal of existing shed alterations to rear conservatory to inc
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 231 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UQ
Erection of a poly-carbonate poly-tunnel at side of dwelling (development already carried out)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 88 Bearton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1UP
Alterations to roof including hip to gable roof extension, insertion of front rooflights and rear dormer following removal of existing rear dormer window to facilitate additional accommodation at seco
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 3 Truemans Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2TA
Erection of one self-build semi-detached 2-bed dwelling including bike store, installation of air source heat pump, parking and landscaping and creation of vehicular access off Truemans Road (as amend
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Land West Of Bedford Road And Rear Of Burford Grange Bedford Road Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3RN
Details reserved by condition 10 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) of planning permission reference no 22/02079/FP granted 02.02.2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 22 Mattocke Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2NZ
Single storey side extension and alterations to ground floor fenestrations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Westmill (SG5) in Hertfordshire
Westmill is a charming village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Rib. Situated just 1.5 miles south of Buntingford, it had a population of 290 as recorded in the 2021 census. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Westmill's rural character and small community appealing for potential development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 290 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Westmill (SG5) show an average sale price of £516,464, 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 Westmill (SG5) a particularly low-crime area.
Westmill (SG5) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butts Close, Hitchin, Ickleford, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Westmill (SG5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oughtonhead Lane SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Westmill (SG5)
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Westmill (SG5). Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Westmill (SG5).
At 59 days on average, decisions near Westmill (SG5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Westmill (SG5) were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 74 applications
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