Widford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Widford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Widford are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Widford
Widford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 4 miles east of Ware. The village is traversed by the River Ash, enhancing its scenic charm. As of the 2021 census, Widford has a population of 659 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be affected by local planning applications and developments.
Population: 659 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £486,495 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Broxbourne
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Widford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Widford.
- 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 Widford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Widford.
- - Priory Farm Barns Widford Hertfordshire SG12 8FA
Discharge of condition named: Biodiversity Net Gain, attached to 3/25/0808/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Priory Farm Barns Widford Hertfordshire SG12 8FA
Conversion and partial re-building of agricultural buildings into two residential dwellings; alterations to fenestration and openings; landscaping and car-parking.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage & Holly Cottage High Street Widford SG12 8SR
Certificate of lawfulness for the confirmation that planning permission 3/04/1563/FP was fully implemented more than 10 years prior, without discharging relevant pre-commencement conditions 2 (Levels)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Priory Farm High Street Widford SG12 8RA
Erection of an agricultural building with a lean to extension housing a biomass boiler (Amendment to approved planning permission 3/23/1699/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Widford in Hertfordshire
Widford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 4 miles east of Ware. The village is traversed by the River Ash, enhancing its scenic charm. As of the 2021 census, Widford has a population of 659 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be affected by local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 659 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Widford show an average sale price of £486,495, 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 Widford a particularly low-crime area.
Widford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Widford, Hunsdon. 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 Widford includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Widford 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.
Planning Activity in Widford
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Widford. Of these, 67% 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 Widford.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Widford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Widford were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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