Turnford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Turnford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Turnford are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Turnford
Turnford is a village located in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, within the scenic Lee Valley. It is bordered by Wormley to the north and Cheshunt to the south and west, with the picturesque Lee Navigation marking its eastern edge. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) from Central London, Turnford had a combined population of 8,146 with Wormley according to the 2001 census, spread across 3,399 households, making it a vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
District: Broxbourne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Broxbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
- LSOA: Broxbourne 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Turnford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Turnford.
- 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 Turnford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Turnford.
- - 14 Tarpan Way, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6BN
Application for the removal of condition no.11 (development limitations) of planning ref. 7/837/1981 (Residential development - Old Nursery North, High Road, Turnford)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 70 The Oval, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6DQ
Partial first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Covent House, Groom Road, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6AW
Replacement and thermal upgrade of existing ground floor flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 14 Tarpan Way, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6BN
Prior approval for 6m single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 2 Westside, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6DF
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 25 Turnford Villas High Road Turnford Hertfordshire EN10 6BQ
Single storey rear wrap around extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 25 Turnford Villas High Road Turnford Hertfordshire EN10 6BQ
Prior approval for 6m single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 79 Columbia Road, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6FR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no. rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Delta Marriott Hotel Halfhide Lane Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN10 6NG
Reconfiguration and extension of existing hotel accommodation (use class C1) comprising two-storey courtyard infill with ancillary restaurant, cafe, gym and spa facilities, a total of 142 hotel guestr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 11 Hollyfields, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6LR
Alterations to rear fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 14 Tarpan Way, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6BN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a residential children's home (Use Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 195 Perrysfield Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0TL
Front extension above existing porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 70 The Oval, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6DQ
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 71 Perrysfield Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0TQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a porch and alterations to the fenestration on the side and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 43 Perrysfield Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0TQ
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 52 Isabel Gate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0XL
Loft conversion with skylight
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 57 Columbia Road, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6FR
Certificate of lawfulness for change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a Children’s Home (Use Class C2) for no more than 2 children with no more than 3 staff members at any o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 138 Yukon Road, Turnford, EN10 6FP
Garage conversion into habitable space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 8 Rochford Close, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6DA
Construction of canopy at the rear garden (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land at former Gospel Hall Halfhide Lane Cheshunt EN8 0FH
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 9. 10. 11 and 12 (sewage disposal and drainage. approved surface water drainage assessment. surface water drainage scheme. management a
Status: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Turnford in Hertfordshire
Turnford is a village located in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, within the scenic Lee Valley. It is bordered by Wormley to the north and Cheshunt to the south and west, with the picturesque Lee Navigation marking its eastern edge. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) from Central London, Turnford had a combined population of 8,146 with Wormley according to the 2001 census, spread across 3,399 households, making it a vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area. It sits within the Broxbourne district.
Property prices in Turnford show an average sale price of £488,404, 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 Turnford a particularly low-crime area.
Turnford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wentworth Cottages, Wormley. 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 Turnford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turnford & Cheshunt Pits SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. 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, Turnford 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 Turnford
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Turnford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Turnford.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Turnford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Turnford were full planning applications (29), outline applications (11), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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