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Planning in Wigginton

Approved
91%
30 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wigginton in the last 24 months, from Dacorum Borough Council's planning register.

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About Wigginton

Wigginton is a sizable village and civil parish located in the Dacorum district of Hertfordshire, sitting at 730 ft (220 m) on the edge of the picturesque Chiltern Hills. The village is strategically positioned near the borders of Buckinghamshire, with Tring to the south and Chesham and Wendover just across the A41. In addition to the main village, Wigginton Bottom features historic 19th-century farmworkers' cottages, contributing to the area's rural charm and potential for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,482 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.

Wigginton covers an area of approximately 680.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Wigginton show an average sale price of £464,361, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wigginton has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wigginton 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 Wigginton, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Wigginton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wigginton?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Wigginton. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wigginton?
The average planning decision time near Wigginton is 38 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?
The planning approval rate near Wigginton is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wigginton?
The most common type of planning application near Wigginton is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wigginton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wigginton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.