Babbs Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Babbs Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Babbs Green are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Babbs Green
Babbs Green is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Wareside, in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Located approximately 3 miles northeast of Ware, it lies just north of Wareside, making it a relevant area for those interested in local planning applications and developments.
District: Wareside
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,724 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Babbs Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Babbs Green.
- 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 Babbs Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Babbs Green.
- - 2 St Anthonys Cottages Hogtrough Lane Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RG
Proposed double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, enlargement of porch; including installation of an air source heat pump and electric vehicle charging point, and alterations to fen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Appletons Farm Classified Road C41 North From Tatlingtown To Junc With Fanhams Hall Road Babbs Green Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RX
Widening of access road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 11 Coanwood Cottages Babbs Green Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RT
Single storey side and front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 32 Coanwood Cottages Babbs Green Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RT
Single storey garage has been demolished and new detached garage has been erected to rear of garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 32 Coanwood Cottages Babbs Green Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RT
Demolition of dwelling and construction of new dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 2 Abbottsfield Cottages Fanhams Hall Road Wareside Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7RY
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials of construction), 4 (Levels), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Means of enclosure), 7 (Hard surfacing), 8 (Climate change), 9 (Water usage) and 12 (Swift bricks) attached to 3/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Babbs Green in Hertfordshire
Babbs Green is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Wareside, in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Located approximately 3 miles northeast of Ware, it lies just north of Wareside, making it a relevant area for those interested in local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Wareside district.
Property prices in Babbs Green show an average sale price of £454,724, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Babbs Green a particularly low-crime area.
Babbs Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wareside. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Babbs Green includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Babbs Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Babbs Green
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Babbs Green. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 near Babbs Green.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Babbs Green were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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