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Planning in Woollensbrook

Approved
86%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Woollensbrook

Postcode districts

EN11 157 applications in the last 12 monthsSG13 202 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Broxbourne Borough Council

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About Woollensbrook

Woollensbrook is a quaint hamlet located within the town of Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire, England. As part of a larger urban area, it presents unique opportunities for planning and development, making it of interest to those researching local planning applications.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woollensbrook 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 Woollensbrook, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Woollensbrook. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (12), tree works (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woollensbrook?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Woollensbrook. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woollensbrook?
The average planning decision time near Woollensbrook is 61 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 Woollensbrook?
The planning approval rate near Woollensbrook is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woollensbrook?
The most common type of planning application near Woollensbrook is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woollensbrook?
You can search and track planning applications near Woollensbrook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.