How long do planning decisions take near Bell Bar?

The average planning decision time near Bell Bar is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bell Bar?

The planning approval rate near Bell Bar is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bell Bar?

The most common type of planning application near Bell Bar is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bell Bar, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bell Bar, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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About Bell Bar

Bell Bar is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of North Mymms in Hertfordshire, England. Its unique rural charm and proximity to nearby urban areas make it an intriguing location for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £423,619 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bell Bar.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bell Bar.

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 Bell Bar based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Bell Bar.

- The Firs Park Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DG
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of land as a permanent residential caravan site without limitation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY
Erection of two dwellings with associated access, parking, garages, amenity space and landscaping following demolition of existing bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-03-07
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- 20 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY
Erection of new detached dwelling with basement and installation of heat pump following the demolition of the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-11-01
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- The Bungalow Great North Road Hatfield AL9 6DB
Erection of 4 dwellings following the demolition of existing bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-19
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- 16 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of condition 1 (Trees), condition 3 (Construction Management Plan), condition 4 (Energy Statement), condition 6 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) on planning pe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-04-28
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- 86 Bell Lane Hatfield AL9 7AY
T1 Large Mature Oak tree - Reduction to crown of tree by approximately 2.5 meters back to appropriate growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-02-02
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- 86 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY
Pine tree in front garden rotten and beginning to fall. Plan to cut down to the root and remove. TPO 141 T14
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Bell Bar in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Bell Bar show an average sale price of £423,619, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 7 crimes reported in the Bell Bar area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bell Bar includes 3 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 Bell Bar

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Bell Bar. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Bell Bar.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bell Bar were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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