Aston, Datchworth & Walkern planning approval rate
Aston, Datchworth & Walkern ward in East Hertfordshire has a 71.2% approval rate based on 264 planning decisions. East Hertfordshire overall: 74.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
71.2%
ward approval rate
264
Decisions
188
Approved
76
Refused
74.6%
East Hertfordshire average
Aston, Datchworth & Walkern is 3.4 percentage points below the East Hertfordshire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Aston, Datchworth & Walkern compares
Aston, Datchworth & Walkern ward
71.2%
East Hertfordshire overall
74.6%
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Recent decisions in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
Conversion of the existing integral garage to habitable accommodation, and the c · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Permission in principle for erection of 5 x dwellinghouses together with parking · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Part single/part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Removal of conservatory, part single/part two storey rear extension, garage conv · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Conversion of and extension to existing redundant water tower to form 1 x 3-bed · Mon 27 Jul 2026
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