Commonwood, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Commonwood, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Commonwood are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £720,678 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Commonwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Commonwood.
- 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 Commonwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Commonwood.
- 26/0819/FUL - Willow Cottage Penmans Green Sarratt Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9AZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Willow Cottage Penmans Green Sarratt Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9AZ
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of an outbuilding with indoor swimming pool
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Dellfield House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NL
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a two storey side extension, juliet balcony; loft extension including rear rooflight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Woodlands Penmans Green Sarratt Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9AY
Part Retrospective: Construction of outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Dellfield House Plough Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4NL
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a two storey side extension including accommodation in the roofspace served by rooflights and internal alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Barn At Dellfield Farm Plough Lane Sarratt Hertfordshire WD3 4NL
Construction of single storey ground floor extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2020-10-27
View full details - - Dellfield House Plough Lane Sarratt WD3 4NL
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of detached outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2018-08-07
View full details - - Barn At Dellfield Farm Plough Lane Sarratt Hertfordshire
Prior Notification: Change of use of existing agricultural barn to one self contained residential dwelling (Class C3) and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2017-05-19
View full details - - Dellfield House Plough Lane Sarratt WD3 4NL
Construction of detached outbuilding with accommodation in roofspace served by rooflights
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2017-04-03
View full details - - Barn At Dellfield Farm Plough Lane Sarratt Hertfordshire
Prior Notification: Change of use of existing agricultural barn to one self contained residential dwelling (Class C3) and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2015-11-20
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A brief summary of Commonwood in Hertfordshire
Commonwood is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Commonwood show an average sale price of £720,678, 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 Commonwood a particularly low-crime area.
Commonwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sarratt, The Green, Chipperfield. 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 Commonwood includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Commonwood 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 Commonwood
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Commonwood. Of these, 68% 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 Commonwood.
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 Commonwood were full planning applications (17), outline applications (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.