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Planning in Spellbrook

Approved
69%
9 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Spellbrook in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Spellbrook

Postcode districts

CM23 478 applications in the last 12 monthsCM22 319 applications in the last 12 monthsCM21 92 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council

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About Spellbrook

Spellbrook is a charming hamlet located in Hertfordshire, nestled between the bustling towns of Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth. This strategic position makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, benefiting from nearby amenities and transport links.

Property prices in Spellbrook show an average sale price of £474,636, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Spellbrook area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Spellbrook a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Spellbrook has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spellbrook 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Spellbrook, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Spellbrook. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spellbrook?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Spellbrook. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Spellbrook?
The average planning decision time near Spellbrook is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Spellbrook?
The planning approval rate near Spellbrook is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Spellbrook?
The most common type of planning application near Spellbrook is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spellbrook?
You can search and track planning applications near Spellbrook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.