Search Whempstead planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Whempstead · updated daily · East Hertfordshire District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Whempstead Farm Whempstead Lane Whempstead Hertfordshire SG12 0PEWithdrawnConstruction of single storey detached outbuilding for use as annexe ancillary to main dwelling at Whempstead FarmReceived 3 Jul 2026Decided 28 Aug 20263/26/0810/HH
- Tinkers Corner Whempstead Road Whempstead Hertfordshire SG12 0PEApprovedCertificate of lawfulness for the construction of outbuilding and entrance gateCL Proposed OperationsReceived 11 Mar 2026Decided 28 Apr 20263/26/0341/CLPO
- Tinkers Corner Whempstead Road Whempstead Hertfordshire SG12 0PEApprovedDemolition of existing conservatory; erection of part single, part two-storey front extension; erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension; installation of dormer windows; replacement windows and doors; erection of oak porch; and installation of rooflights. New render.HouseholderReceived 10 Mar 2026Decided 6 May 20263/26/0331/HH
- Chapel Cottage Whempstead Road Whempstead Hertfordshire SG12 0PLApprovedSingle storey side extension, new rooflight to side elevation and alterations to fenestrationHouseholderReceived 27 Feb 2026Decided 27 Apr 20263/26/0267/HH
- Land Adjacent To Whempstead Cottages Whempstead Cottages Ware Whempstead Road Dane End SG12 0PNAwaiting decisionOutline planning permission (including details of access) for construction of 2 x pairs of self build semi-detached dwellings (4 units in total) (with details relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved)Received 3 Feb 20263/25/1430/OUT
Planning in Whempstead
Only 3 decisions near Whempstead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whempstead in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.
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SG12 319 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
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About Whempstead
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whempstead, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Whempstead.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).