How long do planning decisions take near The Frythe?

The average planning decision time near The Frythe is 67 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 The Frythe?

The planning approval rate near The Frythe is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Frythe?

The most common type of planning application near The Frythe is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Frythe?

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The Frythe, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Frythe, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Frythe are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About The Frythe

The Frythe is a historic country house located in rural Hertfordshire, just south of Welwyn village and approximately 30 miles north of London. Surrounded by its own expansive grounds, this site presents unique opportunities for planning applications in the picturesque countryside.

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Area Information

Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Frythe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Frythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near The Frythe.

- Digswell Place South Lodge Rectory Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SU
Reduce 1 x Apple tree by 1m in height and width
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 4 Sherrards Mansion Rectory Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7AY
Erection of single storey rear extension with covered pergola area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-21
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- Digswell Place South Lodge Rectory Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SU
G1 Laurel to remove to ground level. (TPO 194 A1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 7 Broadleaf Grove Welwyn Garden City AL8 7AZ
1 x Holly to fell. (TPO 907 (2023) W1 & TPO 194 (1995) A1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Land adjacent 2A Whitehill Welwyn AL6 9AF
Erection of a detached, self-build dwelling with associated access and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 5 Sherrards Mews Rectory Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7AX
Erection of single storey rear extension, following demolition of conservatory together with the installation of two front rooflights and changes to the side windows/doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 10 Ayot Green Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9AB
Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof-lights, re-laying of gable roofs, replacement casement windows to the rear and insertion of new roof light to existing rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 31-33 Ayot Green Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9AB
1 x Lime to reduce height to leave approximately 4m above ground level - with the aim of allowing the tree to formulate a new canopy at a lower level The client will be planting the following new tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-06
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- Brick Kiln Cottage 7 Homerswood Lane Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9AD
Erection of extension to the stable block to provide workshop and storage space for ground maintenance machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Brick Kiln Cottage 7 Homerswood Lane Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9AD
Erection of extension to existing stable block to provide workshop and storage space for ground maintenance machinery
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-10-03
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- 2 Digswell Hill Welwyn AL6 9AL
Erection of single dwelling following demolition of annexe, together with sub-division of garden area, parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-17
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A brief summary of The Frythe in Hertfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Frythe a particularly low-crime area.

The Frythe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Ayot Green. 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 The Frythe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherrardspark Wood SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 The Frythe

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near The Frythe. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 The Frythe.

At 67 days on average, decisions near The Frythe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Frythe were full planning applications (21), tree works (20), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

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: 31 applications
Refused: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 18 applications

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