Water End (HP1), Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Water End (HP1), Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Water End (HP1) are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Water End (HP1).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Water End (HP1).
- 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 Water End (HP1) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Water End (HP1).
- - 14 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for the retention of a 1.8 metre high timber featheredge boundary fence extending approximately 26 metres along the boundary between Nos. 14 and 15, following the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 11 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH
Reduction of crown by 4 meters to Spruce due to overhead power cables and proximity to outbuildings. Fell 3 Birch trees, due to age and proximity to road and buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 12 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 14 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH
General repairs and sensitive refurbishment to the existing dwelling, including conversion of the attached lean-to garage and storage areas into an ensuite and family bathroom, together with a detache
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hillside Potten End Hill Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BN
Details required by Conditions 3 (parts a,b,c) (Contaminated Land 1) and 11 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission 25/01165/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Moor 3 Water End Moor Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BL
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Works to trees and fell trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Willows Potten End Hill Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BN
Details as required by conditions 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8 attached to planning permission 22/03454/FUL (Change of use of land to residential and construction of dwellinghouse, associated amenity space and p
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Water End (HP1) in Hertfordshire
Water End (HP1) is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Water End (HP1) show an average sale price of £433,575, 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 Water End (HP1) a particularly low-crime area.
Water End (HP1) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Gaddesden, Water End. 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 Water End (HP1) includes 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Water End (HP1)
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Water End (HP1). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Water End (HP1).
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Water End (HP1) were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.