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Planning in Weston

Approved
88%
35 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Weston

Weston is a charming village and civil parish located in the North Hertfordshire district, approximately 2 miles south of Baldock and 5 miles west of Hitchin. Nestled on a high plateau, the area features extensive rural landscapes alongside the village, including the hamlet of Hall's Green. The parish, which had a population of 1,035 as of the 2021 census, is also home to the Weston Hills, where the A505 Baldock bypass is routed through the Weston Hills Tunnel. This combination of residential and rural environments makes Weston an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,035 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Weston show an average sale price of £516,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Weston has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weston 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 Weston, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Weston. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Weston?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Weston. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Weston?
The average planning decision time near Weston is 49 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 Weston?
The planning approval rate near Weston is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Weston?
The most common type of planning application near Weston is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Weston?
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