Cuffley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cuffley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cuffley are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cuffley
Cuffley is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Northaw and Cuffley, within the Welwyn Hatfield district of south-east Hertfordshire, nestled between Cheshunt and Potters Bar. With a population exceeding 4,000 residents, it has recently become part of the Hertsmere parliamentary constituency following the 2023 boundary review, having previously belonged to the Broxbourne constituency. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Population: 4,350
District: Northaw and Cuffley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £560,914 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cuffley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cuffley.
- 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 Cuffley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
595 planning applications found near Cuffley.
- - 5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW
Certificate of lawfulness for loft extension with side dormers and the addition of two rooflights to the front roof space and one to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW
Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, new porch, additions/alterations to windows on side elevation and demolition of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 57 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JG
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of an outbuilding (summer house)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 34 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QN
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing garage conversion being used as a home office with alterations to the front elevation and erection of storage shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 21 Kingsmead Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4AN
TPO 984 T1 Oak - cut back overhang on north side of tree by 2M to allow sunlight in to neighbouring property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 10 Starling Lane Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JX
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Soft Landscaping) on planning permission 6/2025/2453/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 114 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JR
Erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor front extension and a double storey front extension with portico porch and raising the roof to accommodate a roof conversion consisting of 3 no.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 40 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QN
Erection of two-storey front, side and rear extensions and alterations to the roof, including a crown roof to the rear, following partial demolition of the existing dwelling. Installation of solar pan
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 51 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QP
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 2 (details of the proposed crown roof) on planning permission 6/2025/2346/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 2 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EE
Erection of a detached carport with store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 Acorn Lane Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JQ
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Materials) on planning permission 6/2020/1819/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 60 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RG
Erection of single storey rear infill extension, garage conversion and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 57 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JG
Erection of dwelling following the demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 12 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EE
Retention of an outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 54 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JF
Erection of part two storey and part single storey front and side extensions. Erection of first floor rear extension. Alterations to the roof, including front and rear dormers and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 19 Homewood Avenue Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QG
TPO 007 Oak (T1) - Reduce canopy back to previous reduction points by pruning approximately 1.5-2.5m of regrowth and remove deadwood within crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 1 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW
Erection of a single storey side extension and elevation alterations following demolition of existing garage, loft conversion and changing of the rear hipped roofs to pitched
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 2 Sutherland Way Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EG
Erection of a part single storey and part two-storey rear extension with alterations to the roof, front elevation and internal layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 57 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JG
Erection of new dwelling following the demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 40 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QN
Erection of two-storey front, side and rear extensions with a crown roof and interal alterations following partial demolition of the existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Cuffley in Hertfordshire
Cuffley is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Northaw and Cuffley, within the Welwyn Hatfield district of south-east Hertfordshire, nestled between Cheshunt and Potters Bar. With a population exceeding 4,000 residents, it has recently become part of the Hertsmere parliamentary constituency following the 2023 boundary review, having previously belonged to the Broxbourne constituency. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,350. It sits within the Northaw and Cuffley district.
Property prices in Cuffley show an average sale price of £560,914, 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 Cuffley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cuffley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northaw Great Wood SSSI, Wormley-Hoddesdonpark Wood South SSSI; 4 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, Cuffley 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 Cuffley
In the last 24 months, 180 planning applications were submitted near Cuffley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cuffley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cuffley were full planning applications (101), discharge of conditions (44), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (37% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 130 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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