How long do planning decisions take near Spellbrook?

The average planning decision time near Spellbrook is 56 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 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spellbrook?

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Spellbrook, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spellbrook, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spellbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Spellbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Spellbrook.

- Farlea Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
Discharge of conditions 7 (Landscape design proposals), 8 (Parking), 9 (EV Charging), 10 (Fencing) and 12 (Water Use) attached to 3/24/0383/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Little Orchard London Road Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4BA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Land At Railway Meadow London Road Spellbrook CM23 4AU
Discharge of Condition 15 (Drainage) attached to 3/24/0957/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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- Land At Railway Meadow London Road Spellbrook CM23 4AU
Discharge of Condition 4 (Archaeological Report) attached to 3/24/0957/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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- Farlea Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
Discharge of Condition 5 (Climate Change) of planning approval 3/24/0383/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
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- Farlea Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
A non-material amendment to planning approval 3/22/2298/FUL, Plot 1 - additional windows to the ground-floor and rear elevation. Plot 1 - removal of windows to the side elevation. Plot 2 - additional
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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- Land Off Spellbrook Lane West Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/22/0289/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Inglis Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
A non-material amendment to 3/23/0841/HH - Change of proposed roof tiles
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-05-15
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- Inglis Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4AY
Non-material amendment to planning approval 3/23/0841/HH - Revision to roof profiling along east flank elevation and amendments to rear fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-08-11
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- The Three Horseshoes Spellbrook Lane East Spellbrook Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7SE
Internal alterations including repositioning of bar servery and lowering floor in part of front section of pub, removal of existing floor finishes, laying of new finishes, underpinning of external wal
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-12
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- The Three Horseshoes Spellbrook Lane East Spellbrook Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7SE
External building repairs including replacement of windows. Removal of extract system and install new extract system on the roof. Removal of shed. New external fridge and freezer storage units within
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Spellbrook in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Spellbrook show an average sale price of £452,784, 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 Spellbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Spellbrook includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Hallingbury Marsh SSSI, Sawbridgeworth Marsh SSSI, Thorley Flood Pound SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Spellbrook

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Spellbrook. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Spellbrook.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Spellbrook were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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