How long do planning decisions take near Well End?

The average planning decision time near Well End is 63 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 Well End?

The planning approval rate near Well End is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Well End?

The most common type of planning application near Well End is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Well End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Well End, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Well End are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Well End

Borehamwood, located in southern Hertfordshire just 12 miles from Charing Cross, has a population of 36,322 and is part of the London commuter belt. Renowned for its film and television heritage, the town is home to the famous Elstree Studios, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to media and entertainment developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £460,348 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hertsmere
Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
LSOA: Hertsmere 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Well End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Well End.

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 Well End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Well End.

26/0897/MPO - Wheatsheaf Farm Well End Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5PR
Application to modify planning obligation dated 3rd December 2024 to modify the affordable housing obligation in the Section 106 Agreement pursuant to planning application reference 24/0663/FUL. Demol
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-29
- Wheatsheaf Farm Well End Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5PR
Application to modify planning obligation dated 3rd December 2024 to modify the affordable housing obligation in the Section 106 Agreement pursuant to planning application reference 24/0663/FUL. Demol
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-29
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- 31 Well End Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5NZ
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include front hip to gable roof alterations, 2x side dormers and 1x rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Well End in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Well End show an average sale price of £460,348, 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 Well End a particularly low-crime area.

Well End has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ridge, Shenley Village. 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 Well End includes 2 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 Well End

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Well End. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Well End.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Well End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Well End were full planning applications (9), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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