Search Essendon planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Essendon · updated daily · Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 2 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HWAwaiting decisionFell 1 x Sycamore tree affected by sooty bark disease and leaning towards garage. Remove upper branches of 1 x dead Oak tree. Fell 1 x dead Fir/Pine treeTREES IN CONSERVATION AREAReceived 27 Oct 20266/2026/1955/TC
- Bedwell End School Lane Essendon Herts AL9 6HLApprovedTo fell a dangerous tree diagnosed with Sycamore Anthracnose leaning towards garage (TPO3 W4)WORKS TO TREES WITH TREE PRESERVATION ORDERReceived 21 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 20266/2026/1892/TPO
- Sunnyside Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AJAwaiting decisionInstallation of front dormer and insertion of bi folding doors to rearHOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 1 Oct 20266/2026/1678/HOUSE
- The Manor House Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AJApprovedFell Birch Tree (5 day notice)TREES IN CONSERVATION AREAReceived 30 Sep 2026Decided 7 Oct 20266/2026/1727/TC
- The Limes 51 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HSApprovedOak T1 – Reduce the Oak tree by approximately 30% (3–4 metres), focusing primarily on the right-hand side to clear the overhang above the garage, and balance the crown. This work forms part of routine maintenance to manage the tree’s size in relation to its surroundingsTREES IN CONSERVATION AREAReceived 2 Apr 2026Decided 14 May 20266/2026/0589/TC
Planning in Essendon
Only 8 decisions near Essendon in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Essendon in the last 24 months, from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Essendon
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AL9 125 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
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About Essendon
Essendon is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England, approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Hertford. This charming community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 977 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Welwyn Hatfield district.
Property prices in Essendon show an average sale price of £428,279, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Essendon area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Essendon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Essendon has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Essendon 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Essendon, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Essendon.
The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).