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Planning in Merry Hill

Approved
82%
121 of 137 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merry Hill in the last 24 months, from Hertsmere Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Merry Hill has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merry Hill 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 Merry Hill, 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, 227 planning applications were submitted near Merry Hill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27), tree works (13), outline applications (10).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merry Hill?
In the last 24 months, 227 planning applications were submitted near Merry Hill. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merry Hill?
The average planning decision time near Merry Hill is 72 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 Merry Hill?
The planning approval rate near Merry Hill is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merry Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Merry Hill is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merry Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Merry Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.