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Planning in Digswell Water

Approved
85%
57 of 64 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Digswell Water in the last 24 months, from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Digswell Water

Postcode districts

AL7 208 applications in the last 12 monthsAL6 231 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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About Digswell Water

Digswell Water is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Digswell Water a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Digswell Water has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Digswell Water 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Digswell Water, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Digswell Water. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), tree works (14), outline applications (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Digswell Water?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Digswell Water. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Digswell Water?
The average planning decision time near Digswell Water is 61 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 Digswell Water?
The planning approval rate near Digswell Water is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Digswell Water?
The most common type of planning application near Digswell Water is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Digswell Water?
You can search and track planning applications near Digswell Water on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.