How long do planning decisions take near Washall Green?

The average planning decision time near Washall Green is 31 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 Washall Green?

The planning approval rate near Washall Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Washall Green is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Washall Green?

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Washall Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Washall Green, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Washall Green are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Washall Green

Brent Pelham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Buntingford. With a population of 198 as of the 2021 census, it is one of the three Pelhams, alongside Stocking Pelham and Furneux Pelham. The village shares a grouped parish council with the nearby parish of Meesden, making it a focal point for local planning applications and community initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £494,778 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Washall Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Washall 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 Washall Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Washall Green.

- Washall Green House Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HH
Discharge conditions 4 (Hard surfacing) attached to 3/23/0938/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Washall Green in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Washall Green show an average sale price of £494,778, 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 Washall Green a particularly low-crime area.

Washall Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brent Pelham. 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 Washall Green 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 Washall Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Washall Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Washall Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Washall Green were discharge of conditions (1).

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