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Great Amwell planning approval rate

Great Amwell ward in East Hertfordshire has a 67.8% approval rate based on 230 planning decisions. East Hertfordshire overall: 74.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

67.8%
ward approval rate
230
Decisions
156
Approved
74
Refused
74.6%
East Hertfordshire average

Great Amwell is 6.8 percentage points below the East Hertfordshire average, placing it among the stricter wards in East Hertfordshire. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Great Amwell compares

Great Amwell ward (230 decided)
67.8%
East Hertfordshire overall (14,346 decided)
74.6%
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Recent decisions in Great Amwell

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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