Handside, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Handside, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £480,731 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Handside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Handside.
- 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 Handside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
138 planning applications found near Handside.
- - 15 Guessens Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6QL
Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing garage, insertion of rooflights and installation of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 6 Honeycroft Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HR
The Cherry Blossom tree in the middle of the garden (T6 on sketch map) hasn’t had leaves or blossomed now for two springs now and I are seeking permission to remove it
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 46 Fretherne Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6NU
Upgrading existing fascia, new KFC lettering, graphics to box sign and graphics to projecting Sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 14 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HS
Replacement front door with composite door in a soft lilac, replacement side door, replacement aluminium windows with white pvc
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 101 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SP
T1 Poplar to fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 101 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SP
T1 Poplar to fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Howard Centre Unit 32 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HA
Installation of external terrace seating and festoon lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Howard Centre Unit 32 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HA
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign, 1 x illuminated projecting sign, 1x illuminated hanging sign, menu box illuminated sign and festoon lighting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 90 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SN
Reduce Crab Apple tree back to previous pruning points (around 0.5m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 15 Fearnley Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HW
Installation of a low-profile composite deck to the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 114 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HN
New UPVC glazing to replace the existing timber windows in a style to match the existing windows. Replacement of garage door, front door and side access door. New roof light to side of hipped roof. Dr
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 129 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TA
1 x Eucalyptus to reduce to around 2m above ground level. Reduce down to leave a suitable framework for rose 1 x Atlas cedar to lift lower branch to around 4m above ground level, Cedar lift low branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 67 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SH
Alterations and Replacement Driveway from concrete to block paved
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 129 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TA
T2 1 x Eucalyptus to reduce to around 2m above ground level. Reduce down to leave a suitable framework for rose T1 1 x Atlas cedar to lift lower branch to around 4m above ground level. Cedar lift low
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 90 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SN
Reduce Crab Apple tree back to previous pruning points (around 0.5m).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 114 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HN
Installation of a rooflight on the side roof slope and external lighting on the front and rear elevations of the dwelling. Alterations to fenestration and extension to the existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 18 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HS
Proposed part conversion of existing garage to facilitate a utility / shower room
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 20 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HS
Part garage conversion and front infill extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 20 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HS
Part conversion of existing garage, front infill extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 18 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HS
Part conversion of existing garage to facilitate a utility and shower room and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Handside in Hertfordshire
Handside is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Handside show an average sale price of £480,731, 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 Handside a particularly low-crime area.
Handside has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Welwyn Garden City, Peartree. 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 Handside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherrardspark Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Handside 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 Handside
In the last 24 months, 297 planning applications were submitted near Handside. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Handside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Handside were tree works (140), full planning applications (47), discharge of conditions (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 153 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 189 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sherrardspark planning applications
- Peartree planning applications
- Woodhall planning applications
- Hatfield Hyde planning applications
- Stanborough planning applications
- Welwyn Garden City planning applications
- Digswell Park planning applications
- The Frythe 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.