What did The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY sell for?

The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY last sold for £2,100,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY have?

The most recent planning decision at The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY was a refusal for new build (ref. 23/2002/PIP) in January 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY?

The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

How safe is the area around The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY?

Police records around The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY?

The closest primary school to The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY is Little Green Junior School (1.9km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Croxley Danes School (2.9km).

How well connected is The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY?

The closest bus stop to The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LY is Redhall Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LY

3 planning records

Council tax

Band H

Overview

About The Grove Lodge

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Grove Lodge is a property in Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 4LY). It has council tax band H.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold January 2020 for £2,100,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at The Grove Lodge was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2024
New BuildOutline
In report
Permission in Principle Application: Construction of 4 no. dwellings with associated works
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/1023/PIP
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Jun 2024
Change of UseOutline
In report
Prior Notification: Construction of additional storey to create 1no. flat with associated alterations.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/0704/PDY
View planning record

What's in The Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LY's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on The Grove Lodge was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2020)

£2,100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 January 2020Most recent
£2,100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 4LY: £1,190,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WD3 4LY

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rickmansworth district page.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Redhall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Little Green Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 4LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 4LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

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