Lower Green Farm Lower Green Ickleford Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3TW

Registered 26/00527/FP
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
SG5 3TW

Description

Change of use from equestrian land to dog walking facility and glamping site to include erection of 5 shepherds huts and installation of fencing, access road and parking.

5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#118 of 277

North Hertfordshire ranks #145 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #64 of 277
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #106 of 277
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #145 of 277
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #113 of 277
88%
Minor dwellings approved
99 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,071
Total decisions
80 refused in 2025