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Planning in Little Hadham

Approved
42%
10 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Little Hadham

Little Hadham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Ware and 5 miles west of Bishop's Stortford. The parish encompasses the village and surrounding hamlets, including Bury Green, Church End, Cradle End, Green Street, and Hadham Ford, with a total population of 1,194 recorded in the 2021 census. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community, making it a notable consideration for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,194 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Little Hadham show an average sale price of £486,495, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Little Hadham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Little Hadham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Hadham 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 Little Hadham, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Little Hadham. Of these, 42% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Hadham?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Little Hadham. The approval rate is 42%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Hadham?
The average planning decision time near Little Hadham is 66 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 Little Hadham?
The planning approval rate near Little Hadham is 42%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Hadham?
The most common type of planning application near Little Hadham is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Hadham?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Hadham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.