Waterford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waterford are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Stapleford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 017G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterford.
- 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 Waterford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Waterford.
- X/26/0220/CND - 12 Waterford Common Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2QD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Window Details) and 6 (Door Details) attached to 3/23/2110/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-30 - 3/26/0740/HH - 4 The Walled Garden Goldings Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WF
Replacement of five existing timber-framed windows on the south elevation with powder-coated aluminium windows finished in white
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Waterford Village Hall High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Discharge conditions 4 (CTMP), 5 (LEMP), 7 (Cycle parking), 9 (Boundary treatments), 10 (External lighting), 11 (landscaping delivery) and 12 (Trees retained) attached to 3/21/2976/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 4 The Walled Garden Goldings Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WF
Certificate of Lawfulness for the replacement of five existing timber-framed windows on the south elevation of the dwellinghouse with new powder-coated aluminium windows The replacement windows will b
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 43A High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Construction of single storey side extensions, two storey rear extension, front dormer, alterations to fenestration and removal of chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Waterford Common Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2QD
Discharge condition 3 (Materials of construction) attached to 3/11/1200/FP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 47 High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Demolition of dwelling and garage. Erection of 1, self-build two bedroomed dwelling incorporating rear Juliet balcony, solar panels and the installation of an air source heat pump.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Land At Chalk Stream Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2RW
Erection of a 1.8 metre high entrance gate and piers across the access to the site and a 1.2 metre high gate across the walkway into the meadow area at the back of the site.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 47 High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Proposed single storey rear extension with pitched roof: Depth: 8.00 metres; Maximum height: 4.00 metres; Eaves height: 2.55.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 40 High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Replacement rear french door set to match existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 162 Sacombe Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3LZ
Single storey rear extension: Depth 3.53 metres, Maximum height 3.50 metres, Eaves height 2.44 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 9 Lady St John Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WS
Removal of existing cement rendering and replace with lime render.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Watermeadows Farm 26A High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Raising of roof height to facilitate a first floor rear extension for guest accommodation with insertion of 3 rooflight windows, external first floor door and external timber staircase for access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 162 Sacombe Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3LZ
Erection of single storey rear extension: Depth: 6.00 metres; Maximum height: 3.99 metres; Eaves height: 2.69 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Waterford in Hertfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waterford a particularly low-crime area.
Waterford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hertford. 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 Waterford 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 Waterford
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Waterford. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Waterford.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Waterford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Waterford were full planning applications (9), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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