Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Little Berkhamsted
Little Berkhamsted is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south-west of Hertford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 527 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community. This tranquil setting may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments that align with its rural character.
Population: 527 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £555,632 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Little Berkhamsted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Berkhamsted.
- 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 Little Berkhamsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Little Berkhamsted.
- - The Garden House 7 Stockings Lane Little Berkhamsted Hertfordshire SG13 8LW
Retrospective installation of 2 no. oil tanks and boiler, hardstanding and additional landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Park Cottage Robins Nest Hill Little Berkhamsted Hertfordshire SG13 8LL
Proposed vehicular entrance onto the public highway, new driveway, bin store, gates and walls (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Park Cottage Robins Nest Hill Little Berkhamsted Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8LL
Discharge condition 4 (Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan) attached to 3/22/0827/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Stockings Farm Stockings Lane Little Berkhamsted Hertfordshire SG13 8LW
Partial demolition of extension to the rear of the farmhouse and construction of single storey rear extension to include a link between the farmhouse and barn; conversion of barn with repairs to roof,
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Stockings Farm Stockings Lane Little Berkhamsted Hertfordshire SG13 8LW
Partial demolition of extension to the rear of the farmhouse and construction of single storey rear extension to include a link between the farmhouse and barn; conversion of barn with new opening to t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Little Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire
Little Berkhamsted is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south-west of Hertford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 527 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community. This tranquil setting may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments that align with its rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 527 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Little Berkhamsted show an average sale price of £555,632, 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 Little Berkhamsted a particularly low-crime area.
Little Berkhamsted has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Berkhamsted. 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 Little Berkhamsted includes 4 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, Little Berkhamsted 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 Little Berkhamsted
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Little Berkhamsted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Berkhamsted may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Berkhamsted were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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