Hadham Cross, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hadham Cross, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hadham Cross are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hadham Cross
Much Hadham, also known as Great Hadham, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England. Situated 4 miles southwest of Bishop's Stortford and 5 miles northeast of Ware, the parish encompasses the surrounding rural areas, including the hamlets of Green Tye, Hadham Cross, and Perry Green. As of the 2021 census, Much Hadham had a population of 2,195, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £844,805 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hadham Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hadham Cross.
- 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 Hadham Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Hadham Cross.
- 3/26/0690/LBC - Brocketts Tower Hill Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6DL
Listed building consent for like for like repairs to the exposed timber frame to the front elevation and replacement of two corner posts
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Huntleigh Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Discharge condition 3 (materials of construction) attached to 3/24/1918/HH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Huntleigh Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Discharge condition 3 (Materials of construction) attached to 3/24/1919/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Huntleigh Haham Cross Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Form opening in interior brick wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Huntleigh Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Discharge of conditions 6 (New window),7 (New door) and 8 (New Boarding) attached to 3/24/1919/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Kettle Green Lane Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AJ
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Kettle Green Lane Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AJ
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Plunge Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials to match) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/22/0366/HH/Dated 07/06/2022) for (Erection of a two storey and first floor front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Foxglove Barn Moor Place Park Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6BF
Proposed garden store and swimming pool
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 1 Almshouses Tower Hill Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6DL
Repairs and improvements to external facades including re-pointing and brickwork, cast-iron windows, stone window surrounds and drainage system.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Huntleigh Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Alteration works to utility/storage area to form utility, bootroom and shower room. Replacement of UPVC door with timber window. Formation of door to rear. Replacement of flat roof to first floor bath
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Huntleigh Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Alteration works to utility/storage area to form utility, bootroom and shower room. Replacement of UPVC door with timber window. Formation of door to rear. Replacement of flat roof to first floor bath
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Plunge Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AL
Removal of conservatory, the side and rear facing dormers and ground floor front projecting window. Erection of central / front infill two storey extension, forming another front gable, roof alteratio
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Rustics Widford Road Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AT
Removal of 1 chimney, replacement of concrete roof pantiles with natural roofing slates and application of render to all brick elevations. Construction of two storey rear corner infill extension, sing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Little Maltings Malting Lane Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6AW
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeology) for planning approval 3/23/1332/HH
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Rear Of, Rustics, Widford Road, Much Hadham
Partial demolition of barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2005-11-15
View full details - - Rear Of, Rustics, Widford Road, Much Hadham
Change of use of barn and conversion to residential use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2005-11-03
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A brief summary of Hadham Cross in Hertfordshire
Much Hadham, also known as Great Hadham, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England. Situated 4 miles southwest of Bishop's Stortford and 5 miles northeast of Ware, the parish encompasses the surrounding rural areas, including the hamlets of Green Tye, Hadham Cross, and Perry Green. As of the 2021 census, Much Hadham had a population of 2,195, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development.
Property prices in Hadham Cross show an average sale price of £844,805, 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 Hadham Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Hadham Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Much Hadham. 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 Hadham Cross 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 Hadham Cross
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Hadham Cross. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Hadham Cross.
The average decision period of 75 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 Hadham Cross were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kettle Green planning applications
- Much Hadham planning applications
- Perry Green planning applications
- Green Tye planning applications
- Nether Street planning applications
- Nobland Green planning applications
- South-end planning applications
- Westland Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.