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House prices in Three Rivers District Council: average £590,816, +2.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Three Rivers District Council received?
Three Rivers District Council received 2,160 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.
How long does Three Rivers District Council take to decide applications?
Three Rivers District Council takes an average of 52 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 Three Rivers District Council?
Three Rivers District Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Three Rivers District Council?
Submit your representation to Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Three Rivers District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Three Rivers District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 510 appeals were lodged against Three Rivers District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

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

About Three Rivers District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Three Rivers 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.

Three Rivers District Council, located in south-west Hertfordshire, England, operates from its headquarters in Rickmansworth. The district shares borders with Hertsmere, Watford, St Albans, Dacorum, Buckinghamshire, and the London boroughs of Hillingdon and Harrow, making it a key area for planning applications within this diverse region.

The council area encompasses 33 towns and villages, including Chorleywood and Rickmansworth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Three Rivers District Council received 2,160 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (366), tree works (347), outline applications (227). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

510 planning appeals were lodged against Three Rivers District Council decisions, of which 157 were allowed and 308 were dismissed (34% success rate).

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