Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Abbots Langley
Abbots Langley is a large village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, with historical roots dating back to its mention in the Domesday Book. Economically intertwined with nearby Watford, it was once part of the Watford Rural District but has been incorporated into the Three Rivers district since 1974. This vibrant community offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 21,968 (2021)
District: Three Rivers
Website: http://www.abbotslangley-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,721 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 001D
Crime Statistics
124 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 62
- anti-social-behaviour: 15
- other-theft: 9
- shoplifting: 9
- burglary: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 7
- drugs: 5
- public-order: 4
- vehicle-crime: 3
- other-crime: 2
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abbots Langley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbots Langley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abbots Langley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Abbots Langley.
- - 42 Marlin Square Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EG
Removal of single storey front extension and, construction of single storey rear extension, removal of chimneys; alteration to fenestration including relocation of entrance door, external materials in
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 22 Margaret Close Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0NN
Part-retrospective: Replacement of ground floor bay window with french doors and sidelight, erection of side patio, and installation of new boundary picket fence and timber gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 69 Berkeley Close Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0XD
Alterations to front elevation and front fenestration including relocation of entrance door, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 45 Creasy Close Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0HS
1 Ash in 3rd Party ownership - Remove Deadwood 6 Yew - Shorten back lateral growth to footpath edge 7 Yew - Shorten back lateral growth to footpath edge 8 Oak - Shorten back lateral growth to footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 110 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0LL
Construction of part-single, part-two storey rear extension, conversion of garage into store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 59 The Fairway Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0JY
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, rear dormers and front rooflights; side/rear windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 5 Popes Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EY
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including rear dormer with side/rear windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 37 Breakspeare Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0ER
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including rear dormer with juliet balcony and window and front rooflights, alterations to ground floor side and rear fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 62 Furtherfield Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0PN
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 5 Popes Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EY
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including rear dormers, window to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 47 Trowley Rise Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0LN
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey front and rear extension; two storey side extension; front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 32 Marlin Square Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EG
Construction of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 20 Marlin Square Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EG
Retrospective: Construction of outbuilding in rear garden for ancillary residential use
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 85 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0LJ
Demolition of existing garage/store and conservatory; erection of a part single part two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 8 Trowley Rise Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0LW
Demolition of existing conservatory; erection of a single storey rear extension; raising roof height of the existing rear extension to facilitate installation of insulation; alterations to fenestratio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Woodview Greenways Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EU
Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 46 Breakspeare Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EP
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4.06 metres, maximum height 2.47 metres, maximum eaves height 2.27 metres)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-05-18
View full details - 23/1908/RSP - 32 De Havilland Way Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0XF
Part retrospective: Demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 32 De Havilland Way Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0XF
Part retrospective: Demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 70 Breakspeare Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EP
Partial demolition of existing double garage and construction of single storey side extension and extension of soil and vent pipe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire
Abbots Langley is a large village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, with historical roots dating back to its mention in the Domesday Book. Economically intertwined with nearby Watford, it was once part of the Watford Rural District but has been incorporated into the Three Rivers district since 1974. This vibrant community offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 21,968 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Three Rivers district.
Property prices in Abbots Langley show an average sale price of £477,721, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Abbots Langley area recorded 124 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Abbots Langley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Macdonnell Gardens, Abbots Langley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abbots Langley includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abbots Langley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.abbotslangley-pc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abbots Langley
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Abbots Langley. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Abbots Langley.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abbots Langley were full planning applications (26), outline applications (13), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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