How long do planning decisions take near Wareside?

The average planning decision time near Wareside is 50 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 Wareside?

The planning approval rate near Wareside is 20%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wareside?

The most common type of planning application near Wareside is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wareside?

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Wareside, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wareside, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

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About Wareside

Wareside is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, just 2 miles east of the market town of Ware. Established in 1894 from the rural parts of the ancient parish of Ware, it was known as Ware Rural until its renaming in 1991. As of the 2021 census, Wareside has a population of 752, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.

Population: 752 (2021)

District: East Hertfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 012A

Crime Statistics

6 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wareside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wareside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wareside.

- 5 Tatlingtown Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RP
A non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 3/20/1676/HH: Change from GB Sol PV Slate to GB Sol Infinity solar roof photo voltaic panels to south pitch of roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-13
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- 32 Coanwood Cottages Babbs Green Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7RT
Discharge conditions 4 (reduce carbon emissions and efficiently use water resources) and 5 (swift bricks) attached to 3/24/0594/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-24
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- The Retreat Scholars Hill Helham Green Wareside Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7RE
Installation of 16 solar panels to South-facing garage roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Wareside in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Wareside show an average sale price of £414,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 6 crimes reported in the Wareside area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Wareside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wareside. 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 Wareside includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wareside

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Wareside. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Wareside.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wareside were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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