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Planning in Loudwater

Approved
83%
34 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Loudwater in the last 24 months, from Three Rivers District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Loudwater has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Loudwater, 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, 108 planning applications were submitted near Loudwater. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (29), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Loudwater?
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Loudwater. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Loudwater?
The average planning decision time near Loudwater is 36 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 Loudwater?
The planning approval rate near Loudwater is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Loudwater?
The most common type of planning application near Loudwater is tree works applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Loudwater?
You can search and track planning applications near Loudwater on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.