The Grove, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Grove, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Grove are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Watford
- Parliamentary constituency: Watford
- LSOA: Watford 009G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Grove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Grove.
- 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 Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near The Grove.
- - South Lodge Hempstead Road Watford WD17 4JX
Erection of shed to rear garden - retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Lower Flat The Old Mill House Grove Mill Lane Grove Mill Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3TU
I have a large fir tree in my garden which I have been told is dying and should be felled. If the tree fell it would be a danger to the adjoining highway. I have a blanket TPO order affecting my prope
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of The Grove in Hertfordshire
The Grove is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Grove a particularly low-crime area.
The Grove has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grove Mill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Grove includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whippendell Wood SSSI; 7 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, The Grove 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 The Grove
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near The Grove. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Grove.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Grove were full planning applications (19), outline applications (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were 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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.