How long do planning decisions take near Heronsgate?

The average planning decision time near Heronsgate is 37 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 Heronsgate?

The planning approval rate near Heronsgate is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heronsgate?

The most common type of planning application near Heronsgate is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heronsgate?

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Heronsgate, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heronsgate, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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About Heronsgate

Heronsgate, located on the outskirts of Chorleywood in Hertfordshire, was established in 1846 by Feargus O'Connor and the Chartist Cooperative Land Company, originally named O'Connorsville or O'Connorville. This settlement offers a unique historical context that may influence planning applications and development considerations in the area.

District: Three Rivers

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £732,676 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Three Rivers
Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
LSOA: Three Rivers 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heronsgate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heronsgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Heronsgate.

- Heron Cottage Stockport Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DD
T46 Ash: Specification- Pollard tree to natural pollard areas at 5m leaving tree at a height of 5m from ground level. Reasons for work: A large basal cavity is present. The cavity was probed revealing
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Croft House Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DB
Macrocarpa - Monterey Cyprus - T005 - reduction of 7m off the height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-17
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- The Grange Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BU
Various tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Bramble Close Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DN
T1- Eucalyptus Fell. Tree has large over extended secondary stem over house. Removed of which would leave large base wound on tree. Tree has previously been reduced and has a number of over wieghted s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-18
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- Rusper Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DN
Single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-25
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- The Limes Bradford Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DA
T16 - Yew, T17 - Yew , Hedge - Various Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-03-09
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- The Grey Cottage Halifax Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DE
Construction of part single, part two storey front and single storey rear infill extensions, rear juliet balcony, front porch; internal alterations and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Heronsgate in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Heronsgate show an average sale price of £732,676, 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 Heronsgate a particularly low-crime area.

Heronsgate has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heronsgate, Chorleywood Common, Chorleywood, Station Estate. 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 Heronsgate includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Heronsgate

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Heronsgate. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Heronsgate.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heronsgate were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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