Sarratt, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sarratt, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Sarratt
Sarratt is a village and civil parish located in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, approximately 4 miles north of Rickmansworth. Nestled on elevated ground near the Buckinghamshire border, it features the River Chess, which flows through Sarratt Bottom, creating ideal conditions for watercress cultivation. Notably, Sarratt is home to Hertfordshire’s only commercially operating watercress farm, making it a unique point of interest for planning applications and agricultural ventures in the area.
Population: 1,932 (2021)
District: Three Rivers
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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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sarratt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sarratt.
- 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 Sarratt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Sarratt.
- - Land Rear Of Myrtle Cottages The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6AT
Construction of single storey detached self build dwellinghouse with accommodation in the roofspace served by front/rear dormers, side rooflights and solar panels, and associated shed, parking and lan
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Caroon Drive Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6DD
Demolition of existing conservatory and glass house, construction of single storey rear extension and outbuilding, installation of front solar panels and insulated render cladding, replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Elm Trees The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Removal of existing side pergola and erection of single storey rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 9 The Briars Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6AU
Construction of part-single, part-two storey front, side and rear extensions, creation of link to main dwelling, garage conversion with accommodation in the roofspace served by side dormer and side ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 15 Church Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6HN
Various Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Land Between Springfield And The Green The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
T1: W3W: united.feared.drift Removal to approx 1m from ground level of twin stemmed Ash. Base of stem is hollow and tree is at risk of failure. T2, T3, T4 W3W: member.winner.wink Removal to approx 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Ferndale Church Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6HN
Construction of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, alterations to front roof form and gables to rear dormers; relocation of entrance, internal alterations and alterations to fen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Old School Church Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6HL
Replacement of existing windows with galvanised steel windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 3 Clutterbucks Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6HL
TG1 - Conifer x 2 - Front garden - Would like to fell. Reason - Trees too big for position
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The White Cottage The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BL
Replacement windows including bays
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The White Cottage The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BL
Listed Building Consent: Replacement windows including bays
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Springfield The Green Sarratt WD3 6BR
Construction of single storey side extension to form garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2020-10-22
View full details - - High Rising The Green Sarratt Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Construction of detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2016-02-26
View full details - - Mortons Cottage The Green Sarratt Hertfordshire WD3 6BH
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2016-02-03
View full details - - 1 Wheatsheaf Cottages The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Construction of detached conservatory to side and rear of dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2014-05-02
View full details - - North End The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Two storey and part single storey extension to rear of property, pitched roof over garage with solar panels to rear and replacement of existing doors and windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2011-05-16
View full details - - High Rising The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing dwelling and garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2011-03-02
View full details - - High Rising The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of replacement two storey dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2011-02-21
View full details - - High Rising The Green Sarratt Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6BR
Loft conversion including front and rear dormer windows and two storey front and side extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2011-02-21
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A brief summary of Sarratt in Hertfordshire
Sarratt is a village and civil parish located in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, approximately 4 miles north of Rickmansworth. Nestled on elevated ground near the Buckinghamshire border, it features the River Chess, which flows through Sarratt Bottom, creating ideal conditions for watercress cultivation. Notably, Sarratt is home to Hertfordshire’s only commercially operating watercress farm, making it a unique point of interest for planning applications and agricultural ventures in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,932 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Three Rivers district.
Property prices in Sarratt 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 Sarratt a particularly low-crime area.
Sarratt has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sarratt, The Green, Chipperfield, Sarratt, Church 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 Sarratt includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Sarratt 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 Sarratt
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Sarratt. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sarratt.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sarratt were full planning applications (12), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Commonwood planning applications
- Micklefield Green planning applications
- Belsize planning applications
- Bucks Hill planning applications
- Church End planning applications
- Sarratt Bottom planning applications
- Chipperfield planning applications
- Chandler's Cross planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.