Braughing, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Braughing, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Braughing are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Braughing
Braughing is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 7 miles north of Ware. Nestled along the River Quin, near its confluence with the River Rib, the parish encompasses several rural areas, including the hamlets of Bozen Green, Braughing Friars, and Dassels. With a population of 1,351 recorded in the 2021 census, Braughing presents a blend of village charm and surrounding countryside, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,351 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
Website: http://www.braughing.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £486,495 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Braughing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Braughing.
- 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 Braughing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Braughing.
- - Unit 2 First Floor Station Road Industrial Estate Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Prior approval application for conversion of existing structure (Class E) into two self contained flats (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Booking Hall Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 3/24/1946/HH Dated 12/12/2024 for First floor alterations and extensions, the amendments include the addition of one obscure
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Booking Hall Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Non-material amendment to 3/24/1946/HH, additional window to side elevation. This window is noted as obscure glazing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Booking Hall Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Discharge Condition 3 (materials and roof junction details) attached to 3/24/1946/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Booking Hall Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
First floor alterations and extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Wickham House Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Removal of single storey side projection. Construction of two storey side extension and change of use from commercial to C3 use class for 4 residential units.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Gibbs Furnishings Systems Station Road Industrial Estate Station Road Braughing Ware Hertfordshire SG11 2PB
Removal of single storey additions, external stairs and storage containers. Construction of a single storey extension to building 1 and new external stairs. Construction of a two storey building and a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2022-02-11
View full details - - Unit 1, Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road, Braughing, SG11 2PB
Change of use from office to vets consulting room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2013-04-10
View full details - - K Morrison & Sons Ltd, 1A, Station Road, Braughing, Ware, SG112PB
Construction of retaining wall to car park perimeter & install handrail
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2006-04-28
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A brief summary of Braughing in Hertfordshire
Braughing is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, approximately 7 miles north of Ware. Nestled along the River Quin, near its confluence with the River Rib, the parish encompasses several rural areas, including the hamlets of Bozen Green, Braughing Friars, and Dassels. With a population of 1,351 recorded in the 2021 census, Braughing presents a blend of village charm and surrounding countryside, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,351 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Braughing show an average sale price of £486,495, 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 Braughing a particularly low-crime area.
Braughing has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Puckeridge, Braughing. 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 Braughing includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Braughing planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.braughing.org.uk/. 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 Braughing
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Braughing. Of these, 60% 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 Braughing.
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 Braughing were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Green End planning applications
- Puckeridge planning applications
- Braughing Friars planning applications
- Hay Street planning applications
- Standon planning applications
- Old Hall Green planning applications
- Broken Green planning applications
- Dassels planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.