How long do planning decisions take near Venus Hill?

The average planning decision time near Venus Hill is 123 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 Venus Hill?

The planning approval rate near Venus Hill is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Venus Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Venus Hill is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Venus Hill?

You can search and track planning applications near Venus Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Venus Hill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Venus Hill, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

View council

About Venus Hill

Venus Hill in Hertfordshire is a notable historic site, recognized for its role in the observation of the transit of Venus in 1882. The site features a commemorative monument and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, making it a significant landmark for researchers and planners interested in the area's rich heritage.

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Venus Hill.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £416,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dacorum
Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
LSOA: Dacorum 020C

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Venus Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Venus 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 Venus Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Venus Hill.

- Annapurna Hogpits Bottom Flaunden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PX
Details required by Condition 8 (BNG) attached to planning permission 24/02932/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details
- Shevington Venus Hill Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PG
Details as required by condition 2 part a) and b) (Contamination) attached to planning permision 25/01552/APA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details
- Mauldens Venus Hill Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PG
Variation of condition 14 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/00108/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details
- Bag End Hogpits Bottom Flaunden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PX
Change of use of Existing Detached Residential Annex (The Pool House) to form a Separate C3 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details
- Bag End Hogpits Bottom Flaunden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PX
Conversion of existing pool house into residential annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details
- Dellfield Flaunden Lane Flaunden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PQ
Details required by legal agreement (S52) attached to planning permission 4/00789/85
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details
- Tala Hogpits Bottom Flaunden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PX
Single story vaulted ceiling 4m extension to 2/3 of the rear of the property, and a two story extension above existing front steps and porch, creating an enclosed porch, and slight increase in size to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details
23/00300/LDE - The Bungalow Farm Venus Hill Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PG
Compliance with Condition 1 of Planning Permission planning permission 20/00087/FUL (New Detached Bungalow in Lieu of Static Caravan and Outbuildings).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Venus Hill in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Venus Hill show an average sale price of £416,925, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Venus Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bovingdon, Flaunden. 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 Venus Hill includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Venus 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 Venus Hill

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Venus Hill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 123 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Venus Hill.

With an average of 123 days, decisions near Venus Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Venus Hill were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (4).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.