What types of planning applications are most common near Bentley Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Bentley Heath is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bentley Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bentley Heath, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bentley Heath are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bentley Heath

Bentley Heath is a charming hamlet located in Hertfordshire, England, nestled between Chipping Barnet and Potters Bar. Positioned on the northern edge of the historic Wrotham Park estate, it has deep-rooted connections to the area’s heritage. Formerly part of Middlesex, Bentley Heath offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.

District: Hertsmere

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £608,589 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Barnet
Parliamentary constituency: Chipping Barnet
LSOA: Barnet 007F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bentley Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bentley 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 Bentley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bentley Heath.

- The Mansion Wrotham Park Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4SB
Reinstatement of cottage roof, internal finishes and fittings following a fire damage. (Associated Full application under 22/2142/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2022-12-23
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A brief summary of Bentley Heath in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Bentley Heath show an average sale price of £608,589, 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 Bentley Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Bentley Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Potters Bar The Royds, Monken Hadley. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bentley Heath

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bentley Heath.

The most common application types near Bentley Heath were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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