How long do planning decisions take near Broadgreen Wood?

The average planning decision time near Broadgreen Wood is 50 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 Broadgreen Wood?

The planning approval rate near Broadgreen Wood is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broadgreen Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Broadgreen Wood is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broadgreen Wood?

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Broadgreen Wood, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broadgreen Wood, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Broadgreen Wood are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broadgreen Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadgreen Wood.

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 Broadgreen Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Broadgreen Wood.

- Bayford Hall Farm Bayford Lane Bayford Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8PR
Discharge conditions 4 (details of warning signs) and 7 (details of landscaping) attached to 3/22/0508/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Broadgreen Wood in Hertfordshire

Broadgreen Wood is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadgreen Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Broadgreen Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brickendon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Broadgreen Wood includes 7 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 Broadgreen Wood

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Broadgreen Wood. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Broadgreen Wood.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Broadgreen Wood were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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