Hertford - Rural South planning approval rate
Hertford - Rural South ward in East Hertfordshire has a 63.0% approval rate based on 486 planning decisions. East Hertfordshire overall: 74.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
Hertford - Rural South is 11.6 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 Hertford - Rural South compares
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Recent decisions in Hertford - Rural South
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
In East Hertfordshire, 1 in 4 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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