Eastwick, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastwick, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eastwick are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eastwick
Eastwick is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, just 1 mile northwest of Harlow, its post town in Essex. The village is bordered to the south by the River Stort, which also serves as the county boundary. As of the 2021 census, Eastwick has a population of 184, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for local planning applications.
Population: 184 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harlow
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Harlow 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastwick.
- 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 Eastwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Eastwick.
- - 70 Eastwick Road Eastwick Hertfordshire CM20 2QZ
Single storey rear extension, fenestration alteration, internal layout alteration, addition of partition walls, replacement door and removal of non original doors, repair works to render, roof and tim
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 70 Eastwick Road Eastwick Hertfordshire CM20 2QZ
Single storey rear extension, fenestration alteration, replacement door and removal of non original doors, repair works to render, roof and timber work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Parndon Mill Parndon Mill Lane Harlow Essex CM20 2HP
Demolition of existing WC facilities and construction of replacement, accessible, WC facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harlow | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Parndon Mill Parndon Mill Lane Harlow Essex CM20 2HP
Demolition of existing WC facilities and construction of replacement, accessible, WC facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land Adj To 66 Eastwick Road Eastwick Hertfordshire CM20 2QZ
Erection of two storey detached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Eastwick in Hertfordshire
Eastwick is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, just 1 mile northwest of Harlow, its post town in Essex. The village is bordered to the south by the River Stort, which also serves as the county boundary. As of the 2021 census, Eastwick has a population of 184, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 184 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eastwick a particularly low-crime area.
Eastwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Eastwick includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Eastwick 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 Eastwick
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Eastwick. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Eastwick.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eastwick were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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