Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
About Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth, situated in south-west Hertfordshire, is approximately 17 miles north-west of central London and 5 miles south-west of Watford, conveniently located within the M25 motorway perimeter. The town predominantly lies north of the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £732,676 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rickmansworth.
- 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 Rickmansworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Rickmansworth.
- - 139 Tudor Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HN
Construction of single storey rear extension and loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, with rear dormer and front rooflights, side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 5 Field Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EL
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of an outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 37 Church Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8PT
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 Hall Close Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8US
Variation of Condition 3(Materials) pusuant to planning permission 25/2203/FUL to allow alterations to external materials including installation of external insulation and render to gable-end wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 92 Beacon Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7PD
Demolition of an existing detached garage and a lean to green house, and construction of two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and rear patio extension with associated landscaping wo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 11 Field Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EL
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including rear juliet dormer and front rooflight; conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; windows to front/side elevation; ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 15 Moneyhill Parade Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7BE
Advertisement Consent: Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign, and signs mounted on front/side of decking enclosure
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 55 Thellusson Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8RL
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft extension including rear dormer with windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 54 Beacon Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7PE
Variation of condition 2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 23/0313/RSP to allow alterations to single storey rear door, garage door and replacement of side window with door, addition of projecti
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 Hall Close Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8US
Construction of single-storey side and rear extension and front porch extension, alterations to front roof form over porch and garage, external materials including timber cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 58 Beacon Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7PD
Construction of single storey front, side and rear extensions with extension to raised rear patio, loft and roof extension including increase in ridge height to create a first floor level with windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 8 Moneyhill Parade Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7BE
Loft conversion including rear dormer and front rooflight to create a new residential unit (flat), internal and external alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 55 Shepherds Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NW
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 8 Moneyhill Parade Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7BE
Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate a new residential unit (flat); internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 52 Mount View Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7AY
Erection of a part-single, part two-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - St Johns Roman Catholic JMI School Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HG
Discharge of Condition 6(Construction Management) and Condition 10(Hard and Soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 23/1835/INF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 57 Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4DE
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/1091/FUL: Relocation of entrance door and replacement of door with window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 68 Pheasants Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HA
Part Retrospective: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roof space served by rear dormer window and front/side rooflights with al
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 68 Pheasants Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HA
Part Retrospective: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey detached dwelling with sedum roof including rooflight and solar panels; alterations to land levels, steps and ramp, h
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire
Rickmansworth, situated in south-west Hertfordshire, is approximately 17 miles north-west of central London and 5 miles south-west of Watford, conveniently located within the M25 motorway perimeter. The town predominantly lies north of the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Rickmansworth show an average sale price of £732,676, 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 Rickmansworth a particularly low-crime area.
Rickmansworth has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Springwell Lock, Chorleywood Common, Stocker's Lock and Farm, Rickmansworth, Nightingale Road, Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Cedars Avenue, Rickmansworth, Upper Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth Town Centre, Outer Loudwater. 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 Rickmansworth includes 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 Rickmansworth
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Rickmansworth. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rickmansworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rickmansworth were full planning applications (25), outline applications (13), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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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.