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House prices in East Hertfordshire District Council: average £457,417, +3.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Hertfordshire District Council received?
East Hertfordshire District Council received 2,922 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.
How long does East Hertfordshire District Council take to decide applications?
East Hertfordshire District Council takes an average of 80 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 77% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in East Hertfordshire District Council?
Submit your representation to East Hertfordshire District 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 East Hertfordshire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an East Hertfordshire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If East Hertfordshire District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,343 appeals were lodged against East Hertfordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from East Hertfordshire District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About East Hertfordshire District Council Planning Authority

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

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.

The council area encompasses 148 towns and villages, including Bishop's Stortford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth and Ware. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Hertfordshire District Council received 2,922 planning applications. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (803), discharge of conditions (461), outline applications (239). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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