How many planning applications has East Hertfordshire District Council received?

East Hertfordshire District Council received 1,840 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 58%.

How long does East Hertfordshire District Council take to decide planning applications?

East Hertfordshire District Council takes an average of 70 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 East Hertfordshire District Council?

East Hertfordshire District Council approves 58% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in East Hertfordshire District Council?

To object to a East Hertfordshire District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to East Hertfordshire District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Hertfordshire District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a East Hertfordshire District Council planning decision?

Yes. If East Hertfordshire District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1343 appeals were lodged against East Hertfordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

East Hertfordshire District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications?

You can search East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the East Hertfordshire District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the East Hertfordshire District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East of England

About East Hertfordshire District Council

East Hertfordshire District Council, located in Hertford—the county town of Hertfordshire—oversees the largest district in the county. With a population of 137,687 as of the 2011 Census, the district includes significant towns such as Bishop's Stortford, Ware, Buntingford, and Sawbridgeworth. It shares borders with several districts, including North Hertfordshire and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, as well as Epping Forest and Harlow in Essex, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to East Hertfordshire District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Hertfordshire District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in East Hertfordshire District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £376,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 004F

Crime Statistics

76 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 26
anti-social-behaviour: 19
other-theft: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 8
shoplifting: 4
drugs: 3
public-order: 2
other-crime: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in East Hertfordshire District Council.

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 East Hertfordshire District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in East Hertfordshire District Council

544 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the East Hertfordshire District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near East Hertfordshire District Council.

Arlesey (River Hiz)
Walkern (River Beane)
HITCHIN GS
ARLESEY GS
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of East Hertfordshire District Council

The average property sale price in the East Hertfordshire District Council area is £376,935, based on 50 recent transactions.

The East Hertfordshire District Council area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 42 designated conservation areas within the East Hertfordshire District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Puckeridge, Brickendon, Bury Green, Green Tye, Hadham Ford, High Wych, Hunsdon, Little Berkhamsted, Little Hadham, Much Hadham, and 32 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The East Hertfordshire District Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 544 towns and villages, including Baldock, Berkhamsted, Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Bushey and Cheshunt. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search East Hertfordshire District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for East Hertfordshire District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the East Hertfordshire District Council area. Unlike the official East Hertfordshire District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across East Hertfordshire District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,840 planning applications East Hertfordshire District Council received. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 in East Hertfordshire District Council.

At 70 days on average, decisions in East Hertfordshire District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in East Hertfordshire District Council were full planning applications (705), discharge of conditions (425), outline applications (224). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 1,612 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1,343 planning appeals were lodged against East Hertfordshire District Council decisions, of which 415 were allowed and 836 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 332 applications
Refused: 138 applications
Withdrawn: 98 applications
Awaiting decision: 1,271 applications

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