Holywell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holywell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holywell are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holywell
Holywell is a town located within the non-metropolitan district of Watford in Hertfordshire, England. Situated 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Central London, it lies along the banks of the River Colne, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its strategic location and local amenities.
District: Watford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £207,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holywell.
- 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 Holywell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Holywell.
- 26/00476/LDC · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 16 Charlock Way Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6JZ
Lawful Development Certificate for existing and retention of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 16 Charlock Way Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6JZ
Lawful Development Certificate for existing and retention of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/00466/LDC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 18 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QD
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rear dormer and three front roof lights
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 18 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QD
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rear dormer and three front roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00466/LDC - 18 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QD
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rear dormer and three front roof lights
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00425/FULH - 498 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7QJ
Erection of a double storey wrap around extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00431/FUL - 1 - 3 Euston Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7SZ
Change of use of from Single Maisonette with internal alterations to provide 2 x 1 Bedroom residential units (Class C3) with associated bin and bike stores
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00424/DISCON - Park House 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent Watford WD18 8PH
Details submitted for Condition 14. (construction management plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/00612/FULM
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Park House 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent Watford WD18 8PH
Details submitted for Condition 14. (construction management plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/00612/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Park House 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent Watford WD18 8PH
Details submitted for Condition 19. (Method Statement tree protection) pursuant to planning permission 24/00612/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00421/DISCON - Park House 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent Watford WD18 8PH
Details submitted for Condition 19. (Method Statement tree protection) pursuant to planning permission
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00357/HPD - 89 Hagden Lane Watford WD18 7UA
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.5m and for which the height of the eaves wo
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 23 Charlock Way Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6JY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.5m for which the maximum height would be 3.83m and for which the height of the eaves w
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/00389/HPD - 23 Charlock Way Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6JY
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.5m for which the maximum height would be 3.83m and for which the height of the eaves w
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/00364/DISCON - 29 - 43 Sydney Road Watford WD18 7PZ
Details submitted for Condition 3. (verification report) pursuant to planning permission 25/00817/VAR
Status: Undecided | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 29 - 43 Sydney Road Watford WD18 7PZ
Details submitted for Condition 18.(site drainage) and 20.(SuDS management and maintenance residential section) pursuant to planning permission 25/00817/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 29 - 43 Sydney Road Watford WD18 7PZ
Details submitted for Condition 17. (phase 2 Sydney Road allocated parking spaces) pursuant to planning permission 18/00842/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 465 Whippendell Road Watford WD18 7PS
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - Land At Morrisons Car Park Ascot Road Watford WD18 8AA
Details submitted for Condition 10. (External Lighting) 11. (Noise impact assessment external plant machinery) pursuant to planning permission 24/01180/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 29 - 43 Sydney Road Watford WD18 7PZ
Details submitted for Condition 10.(hard landscaping) and 11. (soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 25/00817/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-03-19
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A brief summary of Holywell in Hertfordshire
Holywell is a town located within the non-metropolitan district of Watford in Hertfordshire, England. Situated 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Central London, it lies along the banks of the River Colne, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its strategic location and local amenities. It sits within the Watford district.
Property prices in Holywell show an average sale price of £207,575, 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 Holywell a particularly low-crime area.
Holywell has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nascot, Oxhey Hall, Civic Core, Moor Park Estate, The Square. 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 Holywell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croxley Common Moor SSSI. 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, Holywell 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 Holywell
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Holywell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Holywell.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holywell were amendments (24), full planning applications (20), outline applications (18).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 75 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
Nearby Towns
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