Carpenders Park, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carpenders Park, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Carpenders Park are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Carpenders Park
Carpenders Park is a suburb of Watford situated in the Watford Rural parish within the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the county, it is conveniently close to the boundary with Greater London, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure improvements.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carpenders Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carpenders Park.
- 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 Carpenders Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Carpenders Park.
- 26/1049/FUL · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 42 Margeholes Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5AR
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 42 Margeholes Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5AR
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/0982/PDE · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 2 On The Hill Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5DR
Prior Approval: Demolition of existing extension, Construction of single storey rear extensions. (Maximum depth: 6.00m, Maximum height: 3.45m, Maximum eaves height: 3.00m).
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 2 On The Hill Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5DR
Prior Approval: Demolition of existing extension, Construction of single storey rear extensions. (Maximum depth: 6.00m, Maximum height: 3.45m, Maximum eaves height: 3.00m).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/0955/CLPD · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Carpenders Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BS
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Proposed loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/0951/FUL · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 31 Carpenders Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BS
Construction of first floor front extension; loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 31 Carpenders Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BS
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Proposed loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 31 Carpenders Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BS
Construction of first floor front extension; loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/0826/FUL - 25 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, and windows to side elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 25 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, and windows to side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 24 Hangar Ruding Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BH
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 5.00 metres, maximum height 3.00 metres, maximum eaves height 2.75 metres)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/0801/PDE - 24 Hangar Ruding Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BH
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 5.00 metres, maximum height 3.00 metres, maximum eaves height 2.75 metres)
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 70 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BU
Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use: Use of annexe as a separate dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/0718/FUL - 2 St Georges Drive Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5HB
Construction of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 116 Penrose Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5AA
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6.00 metres, maximum height 2.81 metres, maximum eaves height 2.81 metres)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 2 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BU
Construction of first floor side extension and alterations to ground floor fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 90 Greenfield Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5DQ
Part Retrospective: Demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory and Construction of single storey rear extension with raised rear patio with side timber fence, and alterations to side fene
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - 26/0370/RSP - 90 Greenfield Avenue Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5DQ
Part Retrospective: Demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory and Construction of single storey rear extension with raised rear patio with side timber fence, and alterations to side fene
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 88 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BU
Retrospective: Erection of front porch, replacement of windows and close boarded fencing along flank boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 29 Highfield Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5DY
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, alterations to side fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Carpenders Park in Hertfordshire
Carpenders Park is a suburb of Watford situated in the Watford Rural parish within the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the county, it is conveniently close to the boundary with Greater London, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure improvements.
Property prices in Carpenders Park show an average sale price of £446,080, 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 Carpenders Park a particularly low-crime area.
Carpenders Park has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Bushey Melbourne Road, Watford Heath, Bushey High Street, Oxhey. 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 Carpenders Park 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, Carpenders Park 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 Carpenders Park
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Carpenders Park. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Carpenders Park.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carpenders Park were outline applications (26), full planning applications (13), amendments (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 53 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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