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Planning in Hertford Heath

Approved
86%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hertford Heath in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Hertford Heath

Hertford Heath is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Hertford, the county town. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 2,831, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,831 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Hertford Heath show an average sale price of £493,432, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hertford Heath has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hertford Heath 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hertford Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Hertford Heath. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hertford Heath?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Hertford Heath. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hertford Heath?
The average planning decision time near Hertford Heath is 62 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 Hertford Heath?
The planning approval rate near Hertford Heath is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hertford Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Hertford Heath is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hertford Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Hertford Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.