Loudwater, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loudwater, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Loudwater are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loudwater
Loudwater is a private housing estate located in the parish of Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, bordered by the River Chess to the west and situated just east of Junction 18 of the M25 motorway. This area, which takes its name from the nearby river, had a population of 1,242 as of the 2001 census, making it a small but established community ideal for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,242
District: Three Rivers
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,580 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loudwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loudwater.
- 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 Loudwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Loudwater.
- - Farm Cottage Farm Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JX
5-day notice to remove Sycamore tree,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/1094/DDD · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Farm Cottage Farm Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JX
5-day notice to remove Sycamore tree,
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/0837/FUL - 10 Lower Plantation Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4PQ
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 23/0801/FUL to allow increase in width of the first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/0860/DIS - Round Coppice Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JH
Partial Discharge of Condition 4(Windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/2210/RSP
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Round Coppice Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JH
Partial Discharge of Condition 4(Windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/2210/RSP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/0860/DIS · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Round Coppice Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JH
Partial Discharge of Condition 4(Windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/2210/RSP
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/0772/DDD - Oak End Wagon Way Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JE
*** 5 DAY NOTICE *** Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Oak (Quercus robur) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5m Approx. Height - 14m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Section disma
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Cherry Tree Cottage Chess Hill Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HS
Tree number - H1 Tree type - Leyland cypress (Leylandii Cuprocyparis) Approx Height - 6m Location - See map Service - Hedge trimming Work required - Trim height and clients side only by removing annua
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Ingle Lodge Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JB
Construction of two story rear extension, first floor side extension and insertion of flank dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Hautbois Loudwater Heights Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4AX
Construction of single-storey front extension; conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; alterations to windows and doors; alterations to access track; construction of detached carport and st
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Oakway House Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JB
Various Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 9 Lower Plantation Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4PQ
Crown thinning to Wild Cherry Tree Crown reduction to Sycamore
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Marthas Vineyard Violet Way Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JP
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two storey self-build detached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Round Coppice Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JH
Part Retrospective: Demolition of existing garage and front porch; erection of single-storey side and front extension; erection of first floor rear extension; retrospective removal of existing roof st
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Mont Au Source Loudwater Drive Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HJ
5 DAY NOTICE Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Oak (Dead) Approx. Height - 18m Location - Rear boundary Service - Section dismantle Work Required - Section dismantle tree to near ground level with use of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Langleybury Chess Close Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HT
Tree Number - T2 Tree Type - Pyracantha Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - below 75mm Approx. Height - 4m Location - neighbours tree (Langleybury), Rear garden Right hand boundary Service - Reduce height Work
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Thatches Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HY
Tree in back garden - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Waverley Lodge Drive Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4PT
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Leyland cypress (leylandii cuprocyparis) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.3m Approx. Height - 7m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 4m Location - See map Service - Section disman
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Chartham Place 3 Hayward Copse Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4GX
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Installation of solar panels to garage roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 7 Armitage Close Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HL
The tree is a Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii (T2). It appears to be seriously diseased and requires felling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Loudwater in Hertfordshire
Loudwater is a private housing estate located in the parish of Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, bordered by the River Chess to the west and situated just east of Junction 18 of the M25 motorway. This area, which takes its name from the nearby river, had a population of 1,242 as of the 2001 census, making it a small but established community ideal for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,242. It sits within the Three Rivers district.
Property prices in Loudwater show an average sale price of £608,580, 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 Loudwater a particularly low-crime area.
Loudwater has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Upper Nightingale Road, Outer Loudwater. 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 Loudwater includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Loudwater 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 Loudwater
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Loudwater. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Loudwater.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loudwater were tree works (29), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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