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26/0702/PDNE - Prior Approval - Renewable Energy Approved

Proposal

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Application progress

Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Consultation
11 May 2026
Approved
18 Jun 2026

Approved on 18 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Prior Approval - Renewable Energy
Postcode
WD3 4HF
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Parish
Batchworth Community Council
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
approved
Decision date
18 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14892000
Site notice
11 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#50 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #144 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #180 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #39 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025