Sherrardspark, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherrardspark, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sherrardspark are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,895 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
162 planning applications found near Sherrardspark.
- - Perrywood Walden Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PZ
G1 - 2 x Beech and 3 x Hornbeams all hanging low over the footpath and road. Crown lift to 4m. T2 - Hornbeam growing very close to the building and low over the drive. To reduce back on building side
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 38 Reddings Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LA
Replacement of the failing roof system, including removal of existing steel roof panels, insulation and associated coverings, installation of new 130mm & 140mm PIR insulation to meet current Building
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m 1 x Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m 1 x Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 52 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LF
Installation of a solar PV array on the south, east & garage roofs of 52 Woodland Rise, consisting of a standard on-roof mounting system with 12 panels arranged in a mostly rectangular form
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Templewood Primary School Pentley Park Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SD
1 x Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level, Tree is half dead in crown, Also has sooty bark Woodland Area - Kids Woodland play area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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: Permitted | 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 - - 11 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RX
1 x Oak to reduce back to previous pruning points (approx. 1.5m in height and width) Lawson Cypress (under Oak) to reduce by 3m in height. Trim sides hard while maintaining green 1 x Eucalyptus to red
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
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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 £403,895, 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, 261 planning applications were submitted near Sherrardspark. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 54 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 (133), full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (13). 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, 146 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: 179 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 68 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Welwyn Garden City planning applications
- Digswell Park planning applications
- Handside planning applications
- Haldens planning applications
- The Frythe planning applications
- Peartree planning applications
- Panshanger planning applications
- Digswell Water planning applications
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