How long do planning decisions take near Trims Green?

The average planning decision time near Trims Green is 52 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 Trims Green?

The planning approval rate near Trims Green is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Trims Green?

The most common type of planning application near Trims Green is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Trims Green?

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Trims Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Trims Green, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £384,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 011A

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 2
public-order: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Trims Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Trims Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Trims Green.

- 2 Burstead Cottages Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM21 0NB
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Trims Green in Hertfordshire

Trims Green is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Trims Green show an average sale price of £384,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Trims Green is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Trims Green includes 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 Trims Green

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Trims Green. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Trims Green.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Trims Green were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

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