How long do planning decisions take near Braughing Friars?

The average planning decision time near Braughing Friars is 105 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 Braughing Friars?

The planning approval rate near Braughing Friars is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Braughing Friars?

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

How can I track planning applications near Braughing Friars?

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Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Braughing Friars 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 Friars

Braughing Friars is a quaint hamlet located in Hertfordshire, England, within the civil parish of Braughing. This rural area offers a unique charm, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments in the region.

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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 Friars.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Braughing Friars.

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 Friars based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Braughing Friars.

- The Barn Friars Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2NR
Construction of pitched roof to existing front porch with timber canopy, demolition of existing storage room to rear, removal of pool cover. Demolition of existing garage and construction of new garag
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Wilmcote Friars Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2NS
Discharge of statutory biodiversity net gain plan condition, condition 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), condition 5 (Construction T
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Braughing Friars in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Braughing Friars 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 Friars a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Braughing Friars 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 Braughing Friars

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Braughing Friars. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Braughing Friars may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Braughing Friars take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Braughing Friars were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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