How long do planning decisions take near Wood End?

The average planning decision time near Wood End is 71 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 Wood End?

The planning approval rate near Wood End is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wood End?

The most common type of planning application near Wood End is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wood End?

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Wood End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wood End, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wood End are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £376,368 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stevenage
Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
LSOA: Stevenage 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wood End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wood End.

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 Wood End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wood End.

3/26/0692/FUL - Highbury Farm Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BD
Replacement of existing farm building to form self-catering holiday let with parking and EV charging point, and cycle storage following approval ref: 3/25/1167/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03
3/26/0694/FUL - 1 Sunnyside Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BA
Replacement of the existing kennels & cattery buildings by a new dwelling with parking and EV charging point, boundary treatment, cycle store and permeable paving- alternative scheme to 3/17/2795/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03
- Highbury Farm Classified Road C14 Between Mentley Lane And Mount Leycroft Access Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BD
Prior approval for groundworks to existing farmyard. The groundworks to include concreting of existing farm yard, adding in underground drainage pipework and above ground water harvesting tank
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
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- High Tree Farm Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BB
Replacement of windows in Farmhouse and replacement of cladding on end wall of Barn. Construction of in-ground swimming pool. Construction of single storey detached outbuilding and barn (retrospective
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-09
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- Spring Grange Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BB
Discharge of Condition 12 (archaeology) attached to 3/22/1006/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Wood End in Hertfordshire

Wood End is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Wood End show an average sale price of £376,368, 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 Wood End a particularly low-crime area.

Wood End has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moor Green, Wood End. 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 Wood End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moor Hall Meadows SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wood End

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wood End. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Wood End.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wood End were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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