Potten End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Potten End, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Potten End are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Potten End
Potten End is a charming village nestled in the Chiltern Hills of west Hertfordshire, located just two miles east-north-east of Berkhamsted and three miles northwest of Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the parish of Nettleden and the borough of Dacorum, with nearby villages including Nettleden, Great Gaddesden, and the hamlet of Frithsden. The proximity to the National Trust estate of Ashridge enhances its appeal for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,340
District: Nettleden with Potten End
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £731,194 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Potten End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Potten End.
- 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 Potten End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Potten End.
- - The Barn Little Heath Farm Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RT
Mezzanine and Roof Truss works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - The Barn Little Heath Farm Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RT
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/02753/FHA
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - The Green Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire
Tree works (This is in addition to the work detailed in 25/03090/TCA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Roseheath Wood Bullbeggars Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RS
Construction of timber vehicular gates, brick piers, and a pedestrian side door to a maximum height of 2.0 metres, situated 17.5 metres from the site boundary and 24.0 metres from the edge of the adop
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Barn Little Heath Farm Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RT
New garden store outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 15 - 17 Hempstead Lane Potten End Hertfordshire
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Roseheath Wood Bullbeggars Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RS
Proposed metal vehicular gates, brick piers, and a pedestrian side door. Installation of 1.0-metre high timber flanking posts and creation of permeable gravel driveway and visitor parking bay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Barn Little Heath Farm Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RT
Fenestration modifications, modification of internal walls, new log burning stove and flue, and replacement vehicle entrance gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - House In The Wood The Common Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QF
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Rustlings Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RY
Details as required by Condition 5 (Landscape Management Plan) attached to planning permission 25/01938/FHA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Roseheath Wood Bullbeggars Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RS
Variation of Condition Number 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 22/00915/FHA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Roseheath Wood Bullbeggars Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RS
New electric gates and pillars
Status: Rejected | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Crossways Little Heath Lane Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RY
Proposed single-bay garage with open carport and replacement greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Braeside Water End Road Potten End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2QW
Use of the land for siting a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Potten End in Hertfordshire
Potten End is a charming village nestled in the Chiltern Hills of west Hertfordshire, located just two miles east-north-east of Berkhamsted and three miles northwest of Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the parish of Nettleden and the borough of Dacorum, with nearby villages including Nettleden, Great Gaddesden, and the hamlet of Frithsden. The proximity to the National Trust estate of Ashridge enhances its appeal for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,340. It sits within the Nettleden with Potten End district.
Property prices in Potten End show an average sale price of £731,194, 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 Potten End a particularly low-crime area.
Potten End has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berkhamsted, Frithsden, Potten End. 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 Potten End includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Heath Pit SSSI, Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Potten End 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.
Planning Activity in Potten End
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Potten End. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Potten End maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Potten End were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
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