How long do planning decisions take near Great Munden?

The average planning decision time near Great Munden is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Munden?

The most common type of planning application near Great Munden is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Munden?

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Great Munden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Munden, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Munden 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 Munden

Great Munden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 6 miles north of Ware. The parish encompasses the village of Great Munden as well as the surrounding rural hamlets of Nasty and Levens Green, boasting a population of 358 as of the 2021 census. This charming area offers a blend of village life and countryside, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the region.

Population: 358 (2021)

District: East Hertfordshire

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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: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Munden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Munden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Great Munden.

3/26/0596/LBC - Manor Cottage C16 Nasty Nasty Hertfordshire SG11 1HP
Listed building consent for the demolition of the existing single storey conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension and covered terrace structure
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-15

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A brief summary of Great Munden in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Great Munden 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 Munden a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Munden 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.

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Planning Activity in Great Munden

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Great Munden. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Munden were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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