How long do planning decisions take near Water End (AL9)?

The average planning decision time near Water End (AL9) is 57 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 Water End (AL9)?

The planning approval rate near Water End (AL9) is 58%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Water End (AL9)?

The most common type of planning application near Water End (AL9) is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Water End (AL9)?

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Water End (AL9), Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Water End (AL9), Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Water End (AL9) are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £428,279 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Water End (AL9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Water End (AL9).

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 (AL9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Water End (AL9).

- Glendee Boarding Kennels Dixons Hill Close Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7EN
Erection of nine dwellings, including access road, hard standing and fencing following demolition of existing buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Woodman Inn 21 Warrengate Road North Mymms Hatfield AL9 7TT
Installation of external staircase from ground floor to first floor with new external door and porch canopy to enable independent access to first floor accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-06-24
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- 39 Warrengate Road North Mymms Hatfield AL9 7TT
Erection of rear first floor and loft extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-03-17
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- Old Maypole House 43 Warrengate Road North Mymms Hatfield AL9 7TT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (hard and soft landscaping) on planning permission 6/2022/1754/FULL and amended at 6/2024/0837/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-02-11
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- Old Maypole House 43 Warrengate Road North Mymms Hatfield AL9 7TT
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 1 (Details of Ground Source Heat Pumps) on planning permission 6/2022/1754/FULL and 6/2024/0837/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Water End (AL9) in Hertfordshire

Water End (AL9) is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Water End (AL9) show an average sale price of £428,279, 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 (AL9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Water End (AL9) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Redwell Wood SSSI, Water End Swallow Holes SSSI; 10 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 Water End (AL9)

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Water End (AL9). Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 (AL9).

At 57 days on average, decisions near Water End (AL9) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Water End (AL9) were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (6), outline applications (1).

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