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Whempstead, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Whempstead, Hertfordshire. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from Hertfordshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Whempstead - Planning Applications & Local Development

Whempstead is a quaint hamlet in the parish of Watton-at-Stone, located north of Hertford and southeast of Stevenage in Hertfordshire. Comprising around 15 houses and several farms, the area is predominantly agricultural. Historically significant, Whempstead once featured a chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, established in 1390, with remnants surviving until the late 1800s. Although it boasted a public house, The Gate, which closed in the 1960s, Whempstead remains a small but notable community in Hertfordshire's landscape.

Property prices in Whempstead show an average sale price of £486,495, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whempstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whempstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whempstead has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whempstead 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whempstead, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.