Bramfield, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bramfield, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bramfield are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bramfield
Bramfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Hertford. Surrounded by nearby villages such as Waterford and Stapleford, Bramfield has a small population of 257 as of the 2021 census, making it a peaceful community ideal for planning applications focused on rural development and local amenities.
Population: 257 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bramfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bramfield.
- 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 Bramfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Bramfield.
- - 20 Bury Lane Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QL
Variation of condition 4 (Hours of operation) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/25/1349/FUL/Dated 04/12/2025) for (Proposed demolition of existing workshop and construction of a new replacement
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 20 Bury Lane Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QL
Proposed demolition of existing workshop and construction of a new replacement workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 13 Turners Close Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QW
Erection of external porch storm canopy, and alterations to fenestration to the rear elevation windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 20 Bury Lane Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QL
Demolition of workshop and erection of replacement workshop.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 17 Turners Close Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QW
Removal of conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension with a rooflight window. Alteration to ground floor rear window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - New Farmhouse Well Green Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the continued unrestricted occupation of New House following a continuous Breach of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 6133-72 (Hertford Rural District Council) for a per
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Thurlwood House Main Road Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QG
Installation of 40 stand alone solar panels
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-02-10
View full details - - Thurlwood House Main Road Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QG
Demolition of shed and erection of replacement shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - Bramfield Place Farm Main Road Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2FD
Change of use of barn to 3 no. Class E(g)(iii) light industrial units, with external alterations, car parking, and new permissive footpath
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-12-14
View full details - - Thurlwood House Main Road Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QG
Demolition of single storey front and rear extensions and detached garage. Construction of two storey rear extension and two storey infill extension. Alterations to roof and openings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-04-01
View full details - - Post Box 8M From 4 Main Road 12M From Main Road Main Road Bramfield Hertfordshire SG14 2QJ
Installation of a defibrillator inside telephone box
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - 2 Holly Grove Road Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QH
A non-material amendment to 3/19/0727/HH: Omit Juliet balcony, and replace with a window, replace sloping roof to proposed en suite shower room with a flat roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2021-03-03
View full details - - 3 Holly Grove Road Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QH
Loft conversion comprising rear dormer with a juliet balcony and three front velux windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-12-04
View full details - - 11 Winding Shott Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QP
Demolition of conservatory and erection of replacement rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-10-19
View full details - - 20 Bury Lane Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QL
Clearance of existing structures and stored material, change of use of existing building to two 2-bedroom dwellings, construction of two 2-bedroom dwellings and two 3-bedroom dwellings, together with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-05-15
View full details - - Ellenglaze Bramfield House Well Green Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QT
Creation of garage and home office
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-05-14
View full details - - Rear Of 19 Winding Shott Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QP
Outline planning with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of a two bedroomed bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2020-01-30
View full details - - 17 Winding Shott Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2019-11-28
View full details - - 18 Bury Lane Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QL
Discharge condition 4 (archaeology) attached to 3/16/2843/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2019-09-11
View full details - - 2 Holly Grove Road Bramfield Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2QH
Erection of a ground floor rear extension and a first floor rear extension (with Juliette balcony), together with associated fenestration alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2019-04-04
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A brief summary of Bramfield in Hertfordshire
Bramfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Hertford. Surrounded by nearby villages such as Waterford and Stapleford, Bramfield has a small population of 257 as of the 2021 census, making it a peaceful community ideal for planning applications focused on rural development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 257 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Bramfield show an average sale price of £493,432, 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 Bramfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bramfield includes 13 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 Bramfield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bramfield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Bramfield.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bramfield were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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