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Planning in Whitwell

Approved
92%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Whitwell has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitwell, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitwell?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitwell?
The average planning decision time near Whitwell is 51 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 Whitwell?
The planning approval rate near Whitwell is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwell?
The most common type of planning application near Whitwell is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.