Land At Pound Farm Bedford Road Ickleford Hertfordshire SG5 3RS

Registered 26/00558/HYA
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
SG5 3RS

Description

Hybrid application for a mixed-use development to provide a total of up to 230 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2), an Independent Special School (ISS) and new sports pitch, with access from Bedford Road, landscaping, parking and SuDS comprising: Phase 1 Application for full planning permission for the erection of 100 dwellings, an ISS, new sports pitch and associated parking, landscaping, open space and SuDS; Phase 2 An outline application on the remaining part of the site for the erection of up to 130 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2) and associated works with access from Bedford Road (all matters reserved apart from access).

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