How long do planning decisions take near Marshmoor?

The average planning decision time near Marshmoor 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 Marshmoor?

The planning approval rate near Marshmoor is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Marshmoor?

The most common type of planning application near Marshmoor is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Marshmoor?

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Marshmoor, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Marshmoor, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Marshmoor are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

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 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Marshmoor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marshmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Marshmoor in Hertfordshire

Marshmoor is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Marshmoor 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 Marshmoor a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Marshmoor 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 Marshmoor

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Marshmoor. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Marshmoor.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Marshmoor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Marshmoor were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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