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Planning in Waterford

Approved
81%
59 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Waterford in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Waterford

Waterford is a quaint village situated in the East Hertfordshire district, approximately 2.5 km north of Hertford, along the A119 road. Nestled within the civil parish of Stapleford, the village is traversed by the picturesque River Beane, making it a notable location for those exploring planning applications in this charming area. It sits within the Stapleford district.

Property prices in Waterford show an average sale price of £493,432, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Waterford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Waterford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Waterford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Waterford?
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Waterford. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Waterford?
The average planning decision time near Waterford is 72 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 Waterford?
The planning approval rate near Waterford is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Waterford?
The most common type of planning application near Waterford is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Waterford?
You can search and track planning applications near Waterford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.