Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Woolmer Green
Woolmer Green is a quaint village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England, with a population of 661 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its small size and community-oriented atmosphere make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with local development initiatives.
Population: 1,409 (2021)
District: Welwyn Hatfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,304 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 015E
Crime Statistics
20 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- other-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolmer Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolmer Green.
- 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 Woolmer Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Woolmer Green.
- - 5 The Drive Welwyn AL6 0TW
TPO 633 - 2 x Oak to reduce by 2m height & 2m width. Reducing back to near previous pruning points to maintain cyclical maintenance and prevent over extended growth 2 x Beech to reduce by 2m height &
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land off London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JZ
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 2 (LEMP) and 8 (refuse and recycling) on planning permission 6/2025/1501/RM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 20 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TS
T1 x Sweet chestnut to reduce by around 3m in height and 1.5-2m width
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land off London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JZ
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 5 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), 7 (Crossing Point), 8 (Bus Stop Upgrade), 14 (Surface Water Management Plan), 15 (Contamination), 16 (Site
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 10 Oak Road Woolmer Green SG3 6LS
Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 2A The Drive Welwyn AL6 0TR
TPO 24 T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce Sweet Chestnut by 2.5m this tree due to large cavity at base of tree. T2 - Oak Tree - Reduce one Oak tree by 1.5m due to excessive shading
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 45 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TT
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension and a single storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing single storey rear lean-to. Installation of decking and steps down to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 18 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TN
Erection of a first floor side extension and new front boundary gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 18 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TN
Crown reduce 1 x Sycamore Acer Pseudoplatinus by 20% TPO 633 (2017) T4
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 62 Carvers Croft Woolmer Green SG3 6LX
Certificate of lawfulness for garage conversion with insertion of window to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 3 Heath Road Welwyn AL6 0TP
T1 - 1 x Cherry to reduce by approximately 2m in height and width - Reduce to retain suitable size. Its close to the road where lorries and large vehicles hit canopy Rear T2 - 1 x Rowan reduce by appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 5 Heath Road Welwyn AL6 0TP
T1 - 1 x Elderberry to reduce to below gutter height (3m approx) - Tree large and dominating next to house. Its growing onto roof T2 - 1 x Cherry to reduce by approximately 2m in height and width - Re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Land Off London Road Woolmer Green Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6JZ
Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for residential development pursuant to condition 1 (reserved matters), condition 2 (submission of reserved matters), condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 33 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TT
Sycamore x 1 to fell. (TPO 24 (1976) A3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 22B London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JP
Erection of first floor front extension, garden shed, landscaping following removal of external staircase and cold store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 40 Twin Foxes Woolmer Green SG3 6QT
Erection of single storey side extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 59 London Road Woolmer Green Knebworth SG3 6JE
Confirmation that condition 11 (contaminated land) on planning application N6/2009/0950/MA has been discharged
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 5 Mardley Heights Welwyn AL6 0TX
Covered by TPO 24 A3 1 x Beech to reduce by approximately 2.5m in height and 1.5m in width. Tree is close to property, also causing large shading afternoon onwards
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 41 Mardley Hill Welwyn AL6 0TT
Retention of outdoor seating area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 22A London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JP
Change of use from commercial, business and service (Class E) to dwellinghouses (Class C3) residential use to form one dwelling
Status: Unresolved | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-03-09
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A brief summary of Woolmer Green in Hertfordshire
Woolmer Green is a quaint village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England, with a population of 661 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its small size and community-oriented atmosphere make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,409 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Welwyn Hatfield district.
Property prices in Woolmer Green show an average sale price of £492,304, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 20 crimes reported in the Woolmer Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woolmer Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stockens Green Knebworth. 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 Woolmer Green includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woolmer Green
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Woolmer Green. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Woolmer Green maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Woolmer Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woolmer Green were tree works (16), full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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