Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Rickmansworth are administered by Three Rivers District Council. View the full Three Rivers District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £608,580 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rickmansworth.
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
536 planning applications found near Rickmansworth.
- 26/1103/DIS · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - St Johns Roman Catholic JMI School Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HG
Discharge of Condition 3 (reinstatement programme) pursuant to planning permission 22/0884/RSP
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-09 - - St Johns Roman Catholic JMI School Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HG
Discharge of Condition 3 (reinstatement programme) pursuant to planning permission 22/0884/RSP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/1050/FUL · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 24A Berry Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EY
Alterations to the rear fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 46 Thellusson Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8RQ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/1227/FUL to allow increase in height of the roof and changes to the fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/1067/FUL · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 46 Thellusson Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8RQ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/1227/FUL to allow increase in height of the roof and changes to the fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/0904/FUL · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 36 Shepherds Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NL
Demolition of existing single storey side extension, construction of part-single, part-two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and side ramp, conversion of garage into habitable accomm
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 36 Shepherds Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NL
Demolition of existing single storey side extension, construction of part-single, part-two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and side ramp, conversion of garage into habitable accomm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 11 Field Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EL
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, windows to side elevation, extension to existing front porch canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/0878/FUL - 11 Field Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EL
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, windows to side elevation, extension to existing front porch canopy
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/0878/FUL · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - 11 Field Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EL
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, windows to side elevation, extension to existing front porch canopy
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/0844/FUL · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - 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: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/0844/FUL - 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: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/0740/FUL - 44 Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4DD
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 44 Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4DD
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 139 Tudor Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HN
Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/0727/FUL - 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 | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 6 Berry Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EY
Part-Retrospective: Substantial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of garage and storage; construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/0715/FUL - 6 Berry Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EY
Substantial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of garage and storage; construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension, loft conversion i
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/0715/RSP - 6 Berry Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EY
Part-Retrospective: Substantial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of garage and storage; construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-01
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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 £608,580, 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, 251 planning applications were submitted near Rickmansworth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rickmansworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Rickmansworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rickmansworth were full planning applications (120), outline applications (48), amendments (21). Full planning applications account for 48% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 225 smaller schemes were submitted.
25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 17 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 144 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 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.