Merry Hill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merry Hill, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Merry Hill are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Merry Hill
Merry Hill is a 76-hectare area in Hertfordshire, England, characterized by its partially wooded landscape and managed by the Woodland Trust. It is bordered by Oxhey Village and Bushey to the north, South Oxhey and Carpenders Park to the west, Hatch End and Harrow Weald to the south, and Bushey Heath to the north-east, making it a notable location for planning applications related to green spaces and community development.
District: Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £554,599 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Watford
- LSOA: Hertsmere 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merry Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merry Hill.
- 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 Merry Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Merry Hill.
- 26/0841/HSE - 2 Rosebery Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1DA
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/0724/CLP - 30 Merry Hill Mount Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1DJ
Conversion of loft to habitable to include rear dormer and insertion of 1x front roof light. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 83 High Street Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1BL
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 30 Merry Hill Mount Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1DJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear outrigger followed by construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 Chestnut Rise Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1AB
Construction of single storey outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 16 Risingholme Close Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1BN
Single storey rear extension, removal of front porch, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 17 School Lane Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1SS
Single storey rear extension and raising flat roof to existing extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Grosvenor House Police Station Lane Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1SS
Change of use from office building (Class E) to facilitate provision of 2 x 3 bed dwellings (Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 16 Normansfield Close Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4HL
Retention of single storey outbuilding with pitched roof. (Retrospective application.)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Merry Hill in Hertfordshire
Merry Hill is a 76-hectare area in Hertfordshire, England, characterized by its partially wooded landscape and managed by the Woodland Trust. It is bordered by Oxhey Village and Bushey to the north, South Oxhey and Carpenders Park to the west, Hatch End and Harrow Weald to the south, and Bushey Heath to the north-east, making it a notable location for planning applications related to green spaces and community development. It sits within the Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Merry Hill show an average sale price of £554,599, 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 Merry Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Merry Hill has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Bushey Melbourne Road, Bushey High Street, Bushey Heath The Lake, Oxhey. 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 Merry Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harrow Weald SSSI. 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 Merry Hill
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Merry Hill. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Merry Hill.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Merry Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Merry Hill were full planning applications (33), tree works (11), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Watford Heath planning applications
- Bushey planning applications
- Carpenders Park planning applications
- Oxhey planning applications
- Caldecote Hill planning applications
- Bushey Heath planning applications
- South Oxhey planning applications
- The Rookery planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.