How long do planning decisions take near Sacombe?

The average planning decision time near Sacombe is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sacombe?

The most common type of planning application near Sacombe is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sacombe?

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Sacombe, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sacombe, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sacombe are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sacombe

Sacombe is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-north-west of Ware. In addition to the village, the parish encompasses the rural hamlet of Sacombe Green, serving a small population of 178 as recorded in the 2021 census. This picturesque area offers valuable insights for those researching planning applications, particularly in rural development and community projects.

Population: 178 (2021)

District: East Hertfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 012E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sacombe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sacombe.

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 Sacombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Sacombe in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Sacombe show an average sale price of £414,540, 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 Sacombe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sacombe includes 7 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 Sacombe

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Sacombe. The average decision time was 73 days.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sacombe were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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