How long do planning decisions take near Lower Woodside?

The average planning decision time near Lower Woodside is 56 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 Lower Woodside?

The planning approval rate near Lower Woodside is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Woodside?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Woodside is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Woodside?

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Lower Woodside, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Woodside, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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About Lower Woodside

Lower Woodside is a hamlet located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England. This quaint settlement offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development potential within the region. Its location within Central Bedfordshire provides a strategic advantage for those considering projects in this picturesque part of England.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £591,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Woodside.

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 Lower Woodside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Woodside.

- Woodside Garden Lodge Wildhill Road Hatfield AL9 6DD
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a mobile home
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Lower Woodside in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Lower Woodside show an average sale price of £591,305, 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 Lower Woodside a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Woodside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Water End Swallow Holes SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lower Woodside

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lower Woodside. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Lower Woodside.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Woodside were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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