Belsize, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belsize, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Belsize
Belsize is a quaint hamlet located within the Sarratt civil parish in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled less than a mile from both Chipperfield and Sarratt, this charming area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural character and proximity to nearby villages.
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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 006A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- burglary: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belsize.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belsize.
- 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 Belsize based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Belsize.
- - Foyers Flaunden Lane Belsize Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NS
Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Development: Construction of single storey rear extension, side extension, loft conversion including rear dormer and front/side rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Old Plough House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NN
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension; external materials including timber cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Old Plough House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NN
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension; external materials including timber cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Belsize House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4QP
Listed Building Consent: Construction of part-single, part two storey rear extension and side porch, replacement of windows and removal of oil tank
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Belsize House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4QP
Construction of part-single, part two storey rear extension and side porch, replacement of windows and removal of oil tank
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Little Sarratt Hall The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BS
T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce by 2-2.5 metres laterally and vertically, to growth points outside previous pruning points, to maintain tree at a reasonable size for location and proximity to house T2 - Oa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Doggetts Penmans Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DJ
Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of part single, part two storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Tarn Dunny Lane Belsize Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DQ
Prior approval: Enlargement of the dwellinghouse by the construction of one additional storey (2.65m in height) and raising of ridge to result in an overall height of 8.33m (Class AA)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Tarn Dunny Lane Belsize Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DQ
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (maximum depth 8 metres, maximum height 2.8 metres and maximum eaves height 2.5 metres)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Doggetts Penmans Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Doggetts Penmans Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Tarn Dunny Lane Belsize Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DQ
Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension; raising of ridge height; front and rear dormers and front roof lights; alterations to fenestration and internal alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - Old Plough House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NN
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension, external materials including cladding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-05-09
View full details - - Old Plough House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NN
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension, external materials including cladding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-05-09
View full details - - Hill Brow Bragmans Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4FR
Non material amendment to planning permission 22/1043/FUL: Erection of front porch, garage conversion and removal of front bay windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - - Griffins Flaunden Lane Belsize Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NS
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey rear projection and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-03-07
View full details - - Griffins Flaunden Lane Belsize Hertfordshire WD3 4NS
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension; loft conversion including increase in ridge height, hip to gable roof extension, front/side dormers and rear roofl
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2022-10-20
View full details - - New Oak Farm Flaunden Lane Belsize Hertfordshire WD3 4FF
Erection of agricultural barn
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2022-05-26
View full details - - Heather Cottage Penmans Hill Chipperfield WD4 9DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Insertion of dormer window
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - Heather Cottage Penmans Hill Chipperfield WD4 9DJ
First floor side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2021-10-05
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A brief summary of Belsize in Hertfordshire
Belsize is a quaint hamlet located within the Sarratt civil parish in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled less than a mile from both Chipperfield and Sarratt, this charming area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural character and proximity to nearby villages.
Property prices in Belsize show an average sale price of £594,456, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Belsize area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Belsize has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sarratt, The Green, Chipperfield. 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 Belsize includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sarratt Bottom SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Belsize 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 Belsize
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Belsize. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Belsize.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Belsize were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Commonwood planning applications
- Sarratt planning applications
- Chipperfield planning applications
- Tower Hill planning applications
- Bulstrode planning applications
- Church End planning applications
- Sarratt Bottom planning applications
- Micklefield Green planning applications
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.