Sherrardspark, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherrardspark, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £480,731 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherrardspark.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherrardspark.
- 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 Sherrardspark based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
152 planning applications found near Sherrardspark.
- - 3 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RX
Installation of solar panel on rear south-facing roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 3 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LE
Replacement of existing broken garage door with new georgian style white wood effect steel sectional door. No changes to door opening size or elevations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 6 Handside Green Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SQ
Erection of part single part double storey rear and side extension to dwelling with fenestration alterations following the demolition and rebuild of garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 1 Dellcott Close Welwyn Garden City AL87BB
Installation of 18 solar panels - eight on the front roof slope, five on the rear pitched roof and five panels on a low-profile MCS-approved flat roof mounting system to the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 7 Sherrardspark Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JW
Replace the existing rhododendron hedge to yew hedge
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 Guessens Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6QW
G1 Reduce Conifer hedge back to previous growth points. T1 Fell conifer to ground level & re plant ornamental tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 19 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SE
Enlargement of existing driveway and alterations to frontage
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2023/1370/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 Guessens Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6QW
G1 Reduce Conifer hedge back to previous growth points. T1 Fell conifer to ground level & re plant ornamental tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 Guessens Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6QR
Erection of a single storey side extension / winter garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 39 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LJ
Remove Oak Tree from rear of the property due to the tree leaning over towards the house
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 39 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LJ
Remove Oak Tree (smaller of two) in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 3 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level to facilitate planting of 16 hornbeams
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 8 Densley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JX
G1 4 no Hornbeam 1 Hazel to fell to ground level (to facilitate planting of 16 hornbeams). T1 Ash Cut back to boundary line. T2 Holly to fell. T3 Yew to reduce by 2m and shape. T4 T5 Hornbeam to reduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 16 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ
Replace flat roof on garage, kitchen and dining room, garden shed (7 feet by 5 feet) and downstairs windows all like for like
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 13 Stonehills Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ND
Removal of ATM's, Night Safe Components, existing signage and reinstate materials where required
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 27 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PQ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 17 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
Removal of existing dead and dying hedge at front boundary and replacement of hedge
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 Densley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JX
Erection of part two storey, part single storey side extension and formation of new parking space & crossover, following demolition of existing single storey side extension and part of attached tandem
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Sherrardspark in Hertfordshire
Sherrardspark is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Sherrardspark show an average sale price of £480,731, 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 Sherrardspark a particularly low-crime area.
Sherrardspark has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Welwyn Garden City, Peartree. 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 Sherrardspark includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherrardspark Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Sherrardspark 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 Sherrardspark
In the last 24 months, 255 planning applications were submitted near Sherrardspark. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sherrardspark may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Sherrardspark were tree works (124), full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 137 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 174 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.