How long do planning decisions take near Frithsden?

The average planning decision time near Frithsden is 40 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 Frithsden?

The planning approval rate near Frithsden is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Frithsden?

The most common type of planning application near Frithsden is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Frithsden?

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Frithsden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Frithsden, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Frithsden are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Frithsden

Frithsden is a quaint hamlet located in the Chiltern Hills of Hertfordshire, approximately two miles north of Berkhamsted. It is part of the Dacorum district and falls within the Nettleden with Potten End ward, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local development in a picturesque rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £731,194 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dacorum
Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
LSOA: Dacorum 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Frithsden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frithsden.

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 Frithsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Frithsden.

- 15 The Back Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QS
Infill of wall below existing front canopy to create enclosed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Little Paddock Frithsden Copse Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RG
Variation of condition 5 (permitted development) attached to planning permission 4/00230/10/FHA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Browns Spring Farm Plough Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2GD
Agricultural barn used for animal fodder and machinery
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 15 The Back Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QS
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Browns Spring Farm Plough Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2GD
Details required by Conditions 6 and 7 (Contamination) and 10 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission 21/00678/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-18
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- The Baptist Chapel The Front Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QR
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-30
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- Uplands Vicarage Road Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QZ
Fell oak to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-06
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- National Trust Land Adjacent To Nettleden Road Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire
Felling of Ash trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Frithsden in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Frithsden show an average sale price of £731,194, 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 Frithsden a particularly low-crime area.

Frithsden has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Frithsden, Nettleden, Potten End. 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 Frithsden includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Heath Pit SSSI, Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Frithsden

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Frithsden. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Frithsden maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Frithsden were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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