Ware, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ware, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ware are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ware
Ware is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, just east of the county town of Hertford. As of the 2021 census, Ware boasts a population of 19,627, making it a significant community within the region, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 19,627 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
Website: http://www.wareonline.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £486,495 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ware.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ware.
- 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 Ware based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Ware.
- 3/26/0767/HH - 161 Cromwell Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7LH
Proposed single storey flat roof extension, including rooflight
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 3/26/0766/CLPO - 161 Cromwell Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7LH
Certificate of lawfulness for loft conversion including 2 rooflights to front elevation, flat roof dormer to rear and removal of chimney stack
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 2 Clements Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7AG
Hip to gable dormer loft conversion and insertion of Juliet balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 50 King George Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7DT
Loft conversion incorporating rear dormers and hip to gable roof, and insertion of rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 22 Barley Ponds Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7EZ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey front, rear and side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 7 Winton Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7AX
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, installation of rooflights, alterations to existing fenestration, and replacement of single-storey flat roof to the front of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 6 Fives Court Close Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7DY
Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 18 Beechfield Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7JA
Erection of single storey rear extension with skylight and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Hanbury Close Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7BZ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 50 King George Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7DT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion and extension, and insertion of rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 13 Hanbury Close Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7BZ
Single storey front and rear extensions, alterations to fenestration, including the installation of new windows, material alterations and conversion of the existing garage, including the formation of
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 31 Star Street Ware Hertfordshire
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Cycle storage facilities) and 5 (Refuse storage facilities) attached to 3/25/0429/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 23 Trinity Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7DB
Loft conversion with rear dormer, including the installation of rooflights. Demolition of the existing single-storey rear lean-to and installation of rooflights within the roof of the existing single-
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 25 King Edwards Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7EJ
Loft conversion with roof lights to front, rear and side elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 20 Bowling Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7EQ
Single storey side and rear wrap around extension and alterations to front fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 6 Sandeman Gardens Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7WN
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 2 Sandeman Gardens Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7WN
First floor rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space linking into the existing single storey rear extension, roof alterations including a lean to roof to the small rear facing flat ro
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 15 Bowling Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7EF
Creation of the acoustic compound to house the new Air Source Heat Pump, and the secondary perforated fenced compound for the bin store and a pre-fabricated buggy shelter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 74 Lygean Avenue Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7AR
Replacing existing brown stained timber casement windows for brown colour Upvc casement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 124 King George Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7DP
Loft conversion with rear dormer, two rooflights to front, and one side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Ware in Hertfordshire
Ware is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, just east of the county town of Hertford. As of the 2021 census, Ware boasts a population of 19,627, making it a significant community within the region, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 19,627 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Ware show an average sale price of £486,495, 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 Ware a particularly low-crime area.
Ware has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ware, Great Amwell. 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 Ware includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Amwell Quarry SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Ware planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wareonline.co.uk. 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 Ware
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Ware. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Ware.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Ware slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ware were full planning applications (33), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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