Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,831 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hertford Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hertford Heath.
- 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 Hertford Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Hertford Heath.
- - 32 Postwood Green Hertford Heath Hertfordshire SG13 7QJ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 59 Mount Pleasant Hertford Heath Hertfordshire SG13 7QZ
Single storey rear extension to replace existing flat roof single storey projection, alterations to the fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Highwood Mount Pleasant Hertford Heath Hertfordshire SG13 7RA
Erection of a 5 Bed detached dwelling with integral garage and associated parking and landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 33 Rushen Drive Hertford Heath Hertfordshire SG13 7RB
Proposed flat roof single storey rear extension with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 26 Postwood Green Hertford Heath Hertfordshire SG13 7QJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Replacement of external tiles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-12-13
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A brief summary of Hertford Heath in Hertfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hertford Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Hertford Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Amwell. 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 Hertford Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hertford Heath SSSI; 12 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Hertford Heath
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hertford Heath. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Hertford Heath.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hertford Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hertford Heath were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). 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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