Great Amwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Amwell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Amwell are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Amwell
Great Amwell is a charming village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, just 1.5 miles southeast of Ware and approximately 20 miles north of London. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 2,223 residents, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £486,495 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Amwell.
- 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 Great Amwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Great Amwell.
- 3/26/0691/FUL - The Brooms 69 Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Erection of 2no self build and custom eco dwellings with associated landscape, ASHP and solar panels
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 21A Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Reduction in depth of existing property, addition of first floor, erection of two-storey side extension, relocation of entrance door to front elevation, alterations to fenestration and installation of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Amwellbury House Walnut Tree Walk Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9RD
Demolition and replacement of single storey detached garden room building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Waggon And Horses Pepper Hill Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9RQ
(Retrospective) Single storey rear extension and detached bin store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Longridge Amwell Hill Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9RG
Construction of car port to front of property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Great Amwell in Hertfordshire
Great Amwell is a charming village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, just 1.5 miles southeast of Ware and approximately 20 miles north of London. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 2,223 residents, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Great Amwell show an average sale price of £486,495, 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 Great Amwell a particularly low-crime area.
Great Amwell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ware, Great Amwell. 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 Great Amwell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Amwell Quarry SSSI, Hertford Heath SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. 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, Great Amwell 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 Great Amwell
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Great Amwell. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Great Amwell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 74 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 Great Amwell were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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Related Planning Guides
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