Willian, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willian, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willian are administered by North Hertfordshire District Council. View the full North Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willian
Willian is a charming village located on the southern edge of Letchworth in North Hertfordshire, England. As one of the original three villages that contributed to the formation of Letchworth Garden City, along with Norton and Old Letchworth, it possesses a distinct character that sets it apart from its more urban neighbour. This unique identity may influence planning applications, making it an interesting area for developers and researchers alike.
District: North Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,947 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willian.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willian.
- 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 Willian based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Willian.
- 26/01314/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 13 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Floor Levels) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 12 (Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 16 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01211/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 3 (Floor Levels) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/01313/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 12 (Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/01319/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 20 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 20 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 5 (Site Waste Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 13 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01316/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 16 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/01312/DOC - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 5 (Site Waste Management Plan) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 26 (Surface water drainage) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Guysfield Residential Home Willian Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AB
Details reserved by Condition 28 (Drainage measures) of planning permission reference 24/02758/FP granted on 10.12.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land South Of The Three Horseshoes Willian Road Willian Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
Installation of non-illuminated freestanding sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Three Horseshoes Willian Road Willian Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
Erection of rear boundary fence, front boundary fence with pedestrian gate and gazebo (development already carried out).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Millstone Baldock Lane Willian Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2AR
Variation to Condition 2 (Reduce velux windows) of planning permission reference 23/02577/FPH granted on 19.12.2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 41 Aubreys Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3TU
Single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Willian Pond Willian Road Willian Hertfordshire
T1, T2: Willow - repollard, back to previous
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 35 Greenway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3UG
Single storey front extension and enlarge first floor side window following removal of existing ground floor front bay window (as revision of planning application 23/01507/FPH granted on 28.08.2023).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Willian in Hertfordshire
Willian is a charming village located on the southern edge of Letchworth in North Hertfordshire, England. As one of the original three villages that contributed to the formation of Letchworth Garden City, along with Norton and Old Letchworth, it possesses a distinct character that sets it apart from its more urban neighbour. This unique identity may influence planning applications, making it an interesting area for developers and researchers alike. It sits within the North Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Willian show an average sale price of £435,947, 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 Willian a particularly low-crime area.
Willian has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Willian, Letchworth. 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, Willian 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 Willian
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Willian. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Willian.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Willian were full planning applications (16), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 38 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.
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