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House prices in Broxbourne Borough Council: average £411,689, +2.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Broxbourne Borough Council received?
Broxbourne Borough Council received 1,387 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Broxbourne Borough Council take to decide applications?
Broxbourne Borough Council takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Broxbourne Borough Council?
Broxbourne Borough Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Broxbourne Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Broxbourne Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Broxbourne Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Broxbourne Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Broxbourne Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 367 appeals were lodged against Broxbourne Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Broxbourne Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

Planning Applications by Town in Broxbourne Borough Council

21 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

About Broxbourne Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Broxbourne Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Broxbourne Borough Council oversees a local government district in Hertfordshire, England, with its headquarters located in Cheshunt. The borough encompasses key settlements such as Broxbourne, Hoddesdon, and Waltham Cross, spanning 20 square miles (52 km²) and bordered to the east by the River Lea. As of 2021, the estimated population of Broxbourne was around 99,000, making it a significant area for planning applications and local developments.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Cheshunt and Hoddesdon. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Broxbourne Borough Council received 1,387 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (618), outline applications (273), tree works (130). 62 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

367 planning appeals were lodged against Broxbourne Borough Council decisions, of which 81 were allowed and 235 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Broxbourne Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Broxbourne Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.