Whitwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitwell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitwell are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitwell
Whitwell is a village located within the parish of St Paul's Walden in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Hitchin. As of 2022, the village has an estimated population of 1,024, making it a small but growing community. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,024
District: St Paul's Walden
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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: Stevenage
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitwell.
- 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 Whitwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Whitwell.
- 26/01742/TCA - Old Hall Court 1 Horn Hill Whitwell Hertfordshire SG4 8AS
3x Hornbeam - Reduce approx as previously (2-3ft )
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-10 - - Old Hall Court 1 Horn Hill Whitwell Hertfordshire SG4 8AS
3x Hornbeam - Reduce approx as previously (2-3ft )
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - 26/01476/FPH - 3 Mimram Close Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8HR
Single storey rear extension. Insertion of front ground floor window following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion. Insertion of rear dormer window and front rooflights to
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 3 Mimram Close Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8HR
Single storey rear extension. Insertion of front ground floor window following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion. Insertion of rear dormer window and front rooflights to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01572/PNR - Waterhall Farm The Valley Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8BN
Change of use of redundant barns (units 3a, 3b and 3c) from Agricultural to flexible use (B8) (Storage or Distribution).
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 75 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AH
T1, T2, T3: Leylandii - Reduce the height by approx 50%. T4: Cherry - Remove. T5, T6: Spruce - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Waterhall Farm The Valley Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8BN
Change of use from Agricultural to flexible use (B8) Storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 18 Horn Hill Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AS
Details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) of listed building consent reference no 25/01185/LBC granted 15.07.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 53a High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AJ
Hazel, Elder: - Reduce up to a 3m. Lime: Up to a 3.5m Re-Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Mill Farm High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG
Conversion and extension of existing barn/outbuilding to create one two-bedroom dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 68 High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AL
Details reserved by Condition 2 (Materials samples) of listed building consent reference 24/02700/LBC granted on 11.02.2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 17 Chime Dell Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8BS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Land Opposite 24 High Street Whitwell Hertfordshire
Installation of a VDSL Sidepod Cabinet - Retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 38 Horn Hill Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AR
Installation of vehicular crossover and retention of existing driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Agnell House Bendish Lane Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8HX
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension. Alterations to external openings to existing side elevation (Amended plans recieved 02/08/2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Whitwell in Hertfordshire
Whitwell is a village located within the parish of St Paul's Walden in North Hertfordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Hitchin. As of 2022, the village has an estimated population of 1,024, making it a small but growing community. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,024. It sits within the St Paul's Walden district.
Property prices in Whitwell 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 Whitwell a particularly low-crime area.
Whitwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitwell. 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 Whitwell includes 9 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, Whitwell 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 Whitwell
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitwell were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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