Batchworth Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Batchworth Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Batchworth Heath
Batchworth Heath is a 4-hectare area of designated common land located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, at the intersection of Batchworth Heath Hill, Batchworth Lane, and White Hill. Owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council, this heathland features an ancient pond and diverse wildlife. While it has been recognized as a Local Nature Reserve by Natural England since July 2015, Three Rivers Council contends this designation is incorrect and has requested its removal from the official list, which may be relevant for local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £594,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 006E
Crime Statistics
31 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 13
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- burglary: 3
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Batchworth Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Batchworth Heath.
- 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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Batchworth Heath.
- - The Bungalow Batchworth Heath Farm Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Demolition of existing single storey side extension and, construction of single-storey side extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Bungalow Batchworth Heath Farm Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of an outbuilding with indoor swimming pool
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Bungalow Batchworth Heath Farm Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Prior approval: Enlargement of the dwellinghouse by the construction of one additional storey (2.75m height) and raising of ridge to result in an overall height of 6.58m (Class AA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Bungalow Batchworth Heath Farm Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Tree Tops 7 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extensions (depth 6 metres, maximum height 3 metres, maximum eaves height 3 metres) (Scheme B)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Tree Tops 7 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extensions (depth 6 metres, maximum height 3 metres, maximum eaves height 3 metres) (Scheme A)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Tree Tops 7 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Single storey rear extensions (Scheme C).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Tree Tops 7 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Single storey rear extensions (Scheme B)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Tree Tops 7 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Single storey rear extensions (Scheme A).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 6 Home Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JU
Demolition of existing dwelling and new replacement two storey dwelling; associated with accomodation within the roofspace served by dormers first floor balcony, landscaping works, installation of sol
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Batchworth Heath Farm House Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Removal of Condition 6 (Permitted Development Rights) of planning permission 23/1221/RSP
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Batchworth Heath Farm House Batchworth Heath Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QB
Part Retrospective: Change of use of land as an amendment to the residential curtilage, associated landscaping changes including formal garden areas, hard standing for vehicular access and parking and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Batchworth Heath in Hertfordshire
Batchworth Heath is a 4-hectare area of designated common land located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, at the intersection of Batchworth Heath Hill, Batchworth Lane, and White Hill. Owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council, this heathland features an ancient pond and diverse wildlife. While it has been recognized as a Local Nature Reserve by Natural England since July 2015, Three Rivers Council contends this designation is incorrect and has requested its removal from the official list, which may be relevant for local planning applications.
Property prices in Batchworth Heath show an average sale price of £594,456, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Batchworth Heath area recorded 31 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Batchworth Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moor Park Estate, Batchworth Heath. 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 Heath includes 10 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, Batchworth Heath 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 Batchworth Heath
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Batchworth Heath. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Batchworth Heath.
The average decision time of 52 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 Heath were full planning applications (19), tree works (14), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Woodcock Hill planning applications
- Moor Park planning applications
- Batchworth planning applications
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- Ruislip Common planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.