Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Hoddesdon are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon is a town situated in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and falls within both the London Metropolitan Area and the Greater London Urban Area. Nestled along the River Lea and the Lee Navigation, as well as the New River, Hoddesdon offers a unique blend of urban accessibility and riverside charm, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Broxbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
- LSOA: Broxbourne 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hoddesdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hoddesdon.
- 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 Hoddesdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Hoddesdon.
- - 10 High Leigh Barns Box Lane Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8SB
Proposed variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning ref. 07/17/1208/HF (Single storey side extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 18 Kennedy Avenue, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8NW
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land to the west of Hoddesdon and east of the A10 incorporating land to the north and south of the Dinant Link Road between Hertford Road and Lord Street and Land to the south of Lord Street Hertfordshire EN11
Approval of detail of S106 Obligation relating to permission 07/13/0899/O and any subsequent Deed of Variations to the original S106 relating to third schedule paragraph 3.3 (On-Site Sports Provision)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane Hoddesdon EN11 8JY
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 6 (design specifications and maintenance plan) of planning ref.07/23/0658/F (Installation of a 3G artificial grass pitch with perimete
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Elmer Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8FS
Side extension to existing double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The King William Iv 197 Lord Street Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8NQ
Alterations to the existing building and its conversion to create a terrace of 3 x three-bed houses with parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 28 Whitehands Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8RU
Removal of structural wall and steel beam to be installed to support the 1st floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Hoddesdon Phase 3 Adjacent to Dinant Link Road Hoddesdon
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 17 and 18 (Details of surface water drainage scheme for the site based on the agreed Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) High Leigh Garden Vil
Status: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Hoddesdon Phase 3 Adjacent to Dinant Link Road Hoddesdon
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 7 (Details/samples of surfacing materials) of planning permission ref. 07/13/0899/O (An outline planning application for a residential
Status: Undecided | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 18 and 20 Kennedy Avenue Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8NW
Retrospective application for raised driveway with retaining walls
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 4 Elmer Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8FS
Certificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire
Hoddesdon is a town situated in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and falls within both the London Metropolitan Area and the Greater London Urban Area. Nestled along the River Lea and the Lee Navigation, as well as the New River, Hoddesdon offers a unique blend of urban accessibility and riverside charm, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Hoddesdon show an average sale price of £390,810, 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 Hoddesdon a particularly low-crime area.
Hoddesdon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hoddesdon, Broxbourne. 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 Hoddesdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wormley-Hoddesdonpark Woods North SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wormley-Hoddesdonpark Woods. 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, Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Hoddesdon. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hoddesdon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hoddesdon were full planning applications (39), tree works (27), listed building and heritage (11). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 85 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
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