Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Broxbourne are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a vibrant town in Hertfordshire's Borough of Broxbourne, home to 15,303 residents as of the 2011 Census. Situated 17 miles north of London, it lies between Hoddesdon and Cheshunt, near the scenic River Lea, which marks the boundary with Essex. The town is conveniently located 5 miles from the M25 motorway and is adjacent to the Broxbourne Woods national nature reserve, making it an attractive area for both residents and prospective developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £489,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Broxbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
- LSOA: Broxbourne 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broxbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broxbourne.
- 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 Broxbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
54 planning applications found near Broxbourne.
- - 17 Carnaby Road, -, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7EG
Two storey front and part single storey part two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extensions, alterations to fenestration and raising of roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 37 Woodstock Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NX
T1 Sweet Chestnut to the rear of property - cut back overhang & reduce crown by 2 metres T2 Sweet Chestnut to the rear of property - cut back overhang & reduce crown by 2 metres T3 Sycamore x 3 to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 9 Bassingbourne Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7PW
Retrospective erection of metal railings, entrance gates and masonry piers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Maple Grove, 2 The Rowans, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7RP
Fell and remove Silver Birch tree to the front of property to allow additional parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 2 Grosvenor Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7JG
Proposed variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning ref 07/25/1058/HF (Rear outbuilding)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 7 Benford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8LW
Proposed variation of condition no.2 (approved plans) of planning ref. 07/25/0550/HF (Single storey side extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 6 Carnaby Road, -, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7EG
Single storey rear extension, additional storey on existing dwelling, addition of 2 storeys above existing garage and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 8 Baas Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7EE
Demolition and erection of a residential dwelling with parking provision, landscaping and other associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 71 Pulham Avenue, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7TA
Single storey side and rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Tir Na Nog Norris Grove Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 7PL
Trees located in rear garden Sycamore (T1) - Whole crown reduction of up to 3 metres back to previous pruning points, to manage regrowth and provide sufficient clearance from the property Sweet Chestn
Type: Trees | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 2 Stratfield Drive, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NU
Conversion of garage and installation of window to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 54A High Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NF
Advertisement consent for the installation of an advertising LED sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 13 Carnaby Road, -, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7EG
New front boundary wall and gates
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 21 St Davids Drive, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7LS
Removal of existing garage, single storey side and rear extension with pitched roof and flat roof to be replaced with a pitched roof to the existing rear extension. New fencing to boundary with 19 St
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5 Grosvenor Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7JG
T1 Oak rear garden & gravel driveway reduce crown 2 metres to previous points as excessive shading across rear gardens
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 2 Bourne Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NE
Erection of detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 4 Baas Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7EE
Installation of a pair of security/privacy gates across the front driveway 4.5 metres in width and 1.6 metres in height
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 31 Woodstock Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NX
Proposed variation of condition no.2 and 3 (new drawing numbers and External finishes) of planning permission ref.07/25/0554/HF (Part single storey part two storey front extension, single storey rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 6 Copthorn Avenue, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7RA
Lime T1, Lime T2, to north of property Lime T3 in rear garden, Lime T4 on south side of property: Re Pollard back to previous points. This is regularly carried out every two years by tree surgeon Mr P
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 36 Woodstock Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NT
New entrance porch with pitch roof to replace existing flat roof and two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire
Broxbourne is a vibrant town in Hertfordshire's Borough of Broxbourne, home to 15,303 residents as of the 2011 Census. Situated 17 miles north of London, it lies between Hoddesdon and Cheshunt, near the scenic River Lea, which marks the boundary with Essex. The town is conveniently located 5 miles from the M25 motorway and is adjacent to the Broxbourne Woods national nature reserve, making it an attractive area for both residents and prospective developments.
Property prices in Broxbourne show an average sale price of £489,698, 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 Broxbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Broxbourne has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wentworth Cottages, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, New River. 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 Broxbourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wormley-Hoddesdonpark Woods North SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wormley-Hoddesdonpark Woods. 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, Broxbourne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Broxbourne
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Broxbourne. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Broxbourne maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broxbourne were full planning applications (50), tree works (37), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
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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.