How long do planning decisions take near Wigginton Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Wigginton Bottom is 45 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 Wigginton Bottom?

The planning approval rate near Wigginton Bottom is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wigginton Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Wigginton Bottom is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wigginton Bottom?

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Wigginton Bottom, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wigginton Bottom, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wigginton Bottom are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £600,690 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dacorum
Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
LSOA: Dacorum 004B

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

public-order: 2
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wigginton Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wigginton Bottom.

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 Wigginton Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wigginton Bottom.

- 3 Wigginton Bottom Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HN
New pitched roof to existing single-storey side extension, including internal reconfiguration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Wigginton Bottom in Hertfordshire

Wigginton Bottom is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Wigginton Bottom show an average sale price of £600,690, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wigginton Bottom is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wigginton Bottom has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tring. 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 Wigginton Bottom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oddy Hill and Tring Park SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Wigginton Bottom

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Wigginton Bottom. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wigginton Bottom.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wigginton Bottom were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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