Tower Hill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tower Hill, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tower Hill are administered by Watford Borough Council. View the full Watford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tower Hill
Tower Hill, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is renowned for its historical significance as a site of public executions for high-profile prisoners between the late 14th and mid-18th centuries. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which occupies the elevated ground north-west of the Tower of London moat. This rich history may influence planning considerations and developments in the vicinity, making it an important area for researchers and stakeholders in local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £720,678 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Watford
- Parliamentary constituency: Watford
- LSOA: Watford 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tower Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tower Hill.
- 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 Tower Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Tower Hill.
- - The Boot Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LN
Installation of marquee for a set number of events from April to October with one event in December
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Tuffs Farm Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LW
Details as required by Conditions 4 (Landscaping), 7 (Sustainability),8 Arboriculture ,10 (Lighting),16 (Parking plan) attached to planning permission 25/01704/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Badgerdell House Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LN
Alterations to an existing annexe storage building to form a residential annexe ancillary to the existing dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Tuffs Farm Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LW
Details as required by conditions 3, (materials); 5 (contamination); 11 (LEMP); 13 (CEMP); 14 (Ecology plan); 15 (method statement) attached to planning permission 25/01704/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - 26/00370/FUL - The Boot Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LN
Retrospective application for the retention of Marquee
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Cow Shed Tenements Farm Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire
Removal of condition 6 (Permitted development) attached to planning permission 25/00774/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 13 Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LJ
Single storey rear extension with flat roof and skylights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Cow Shed Tenements Farm Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire
Details required by Conditions 2 (Materials), 3 (Contamination 1), 5 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission 25/00774/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Boot Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LN
Retrospective application for the retention of the existing stretched tent and pop-up kitchen located to the rear of the premises
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Finch Cottage Tower Hill Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9LN
Details required by Condition 3 (external materials) attached to planning permission 22/00919/FUL - Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new dwelling, with new access and associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Tower Hill in Hertfordshire
Tower Hill, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is renowned for its historical significance as a site of public executions for high-profile prisoners between the late 14th and mid-18th centuries. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which occupies the elevated ground north-west of the Tower of London moat. This rich history may influence planning considerations and developments in the vicinity, making it an important area for researchers and stakeholders in local planning applications.
Property prices in Tower Hill show an average sale price of £720,678, 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 Tower Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Tower Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chipperfield. 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 Tower Hill includes 8 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, Tower Hill 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 Tower Hill
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Tower Hill.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tower Hill were outline applications (13), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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