Batchworth, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Batchworth, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Batchworth are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Batchworth
Batchworth, a civil parish in Hertfordshire, was formerly a hamlet and is now part of Rickmansworth. Established on 1 April 2017, Batchworth encompasses two Three Rivers District Council wards: Rickmansworth Town and Moor Park and Eastbury. The parish council, consisting of eight councillors—four from each ward—held its inaugural election on 4 May 2017, making it an important local governance body for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 12,374 (2021)
District: Three Rivers
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,580 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Batchworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Batchworth.
- 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 Batchworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Batchworth.
- - 32 Church Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1DJ
Removal of Goat Willow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Batchworth Place Church Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JE
Non-material amendments pursuant to planning permission 25/1642/FUL to allow alterations to entrance canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3A Bury Lane Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1DW
Demolition of the existing single-storey side extension and the erection of two-storey side to rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8 Park Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HT
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Demolition of existing shed and construction of outbuilding for use as a home office
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 13 Fellowes House Caravan Lane Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1FT
Various tree works T1 Willow, reduce lateral and vertical growth by 3-4 M approx back into previous pruning points and thin by 10% T2 Cherry, reduce lateral and vertical growth by 1-2 M approx back in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Bungalow Scotsbridge House Scots Hill Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3AB
Prior approval: Enlargement of the dwellinghouse by the construction of one additional storey (2.77m height) and raising of roof ridge to result in an overall height of 8.05m (Class AA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 27 The Cloisters Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HL
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type -Sycamore. Approx. Height - 13m Location - See map. Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Crown reduce back to previous pruning points by removing approximately 4m from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 37 The Cloisters Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HL
Various tree works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Three Rivers House Northway Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1RL
Advertising Consent: Display of flags
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - First And Second Floors 97 High Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1RB
Part Retrospective: Variation of Conditions 2 (plan numbers) and 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 24/0052/FUL (Extension of existing third floor to create additional office space under a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JB
Construction of porch extension and associated landscaping works including drop off-layby and resurfacing pathways
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 14 The Cloisters Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HL
Tree Number - H1 Tree Type - Portuguese laurel Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.2m Approx. Height - 4m Approx. Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Reduce height Work Required - Reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 5 Park Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HU
33102 - full spec in survey Our Lady Help of Christians WD3 1HU T9 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Lift crown to give around 5m ground clearance over access road. C T10Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Fell 1x
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 5 Park Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HU
#33103 Our Lady Help of Christians - full spec in survey WD3 1HU T13Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)Remove 1x small diameter branch at 5m to S with cavity formation on underside to prevent failure. B T1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Unit B1 Church Wharf Church Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JB
Alterations to fenestration and external painting; internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Croxley Hall Farm Lavrock Lane Croxley Hall Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3BQ
Partial Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 24/0881/RSP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 43A High Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1ET
Thuja - located between 2 buildings - Crown lift 1.5m - Crown reduction 20% - 1.6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - St Joan Of Arc Roman Catholic School High Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HG
Construction of substation enclosure against the north wall of Block A and adjoining low voltage cabinet within car park with associated car park works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Batchworth in Hertfordshire
Batchworth, a civil parish in Hertfordshire, was formerly a hamlet and is now part of Rickmansworth. Established on 1 April 2017, Batchworth encompasses two Three Rivers District Council wards: Rickmansworth Town and Moor Park and Eastbury. The parish council, consisting of eight councillors—four from each ward—held its inaugural election on 4 May 2017, making it an important local governance body for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,374 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Three Rivers district.
Property prices in Batchworth show an average sale price of £608,580, 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 Batchworth a particularly low-crime area.
Batchworth has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stocker's Lock and Farm, Rickmansworth, Nightingale Road, Moor Park Estate, Croxley Green, Dickinson Square, Rickmansworth, Upper Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth Town Centre, Outer Loudwater, Croxley Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Batchworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croxley Common Moor SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Batchworth
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Batchworth. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Batchworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Batchworth were tree works (23), full planning applications (18), outline applications (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 81 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 68 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Croxley Green planning applications
- Moneyhill planning applications
- Mill End planning applications
- Rickmansworth planning applications
- Woodcock Hill planning applications
- Moor Park planning applications
- Loudwater planning applications
- Batchworth Heath planning applications
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