Aldbury, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldbury, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aldbury are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aldbury
Aldbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England, nestled in the Bulbourne valley of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is situated close to the borders of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, with Tring and Berkhamsted being the nearest towns. Notable landmarks include the Bridgewater Monument and the Ashridge Estate, both managed by the National Trust, offering potential for planning applications related to conservation and rural development.
Population: 924 (2021)
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £464,361 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldbury.
- 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 Aldbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Aldbury.
- - Woodcote Beechwood Drive Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SB
Proposed replacement of conservatory roof to slate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Greenbanks Toms Hill Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SA
Single storey storage structure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Greenbanks Toms Hill Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 21/02968/FHA allowed on appeal APP/A1910/D/22/3290876
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 35 Stocks Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RT
Extension to outbuilding to provide additional ancillary accommodation. Installation of EV charge point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Greenings Farm Stocks Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RX
Details required by Condition 3 (Access) attached to planning permission 25/00722/ROC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Aldbury Junior School Stocks Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RT
Continued use of Year 5 & 6 classroom
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Town Farm Stocks Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RU
Removal of modern paddle stair, formation of new stair and associated works to the attic and first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Inglewood Stocks Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RU
Work to Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 1 Church Cottages Station Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RS
Single storey rear extension & single storey extension to detached garage. New roof coverings to garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 4 Toms Hill Close Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SL
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a replacement 4 bed dwelling, with associated expansion of the driveway to the front and patio to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 4 Toms Hill Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - The Valiant Trooper Trooper Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RW
Details as required by condition 6 (stained glass window) attached to planning permission 22/00379/LBC (Internal alterations, repair to exterior and removal of concrete paving to rear outside area.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Old Rectory Cottage Toms Hill Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5SA
Works to tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Musette Cafe The Old Barn Church Farm Station Road Aldbury Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5RS
Removal of condition 3 (opening hours) attached to planning permission 4/01348/18/FUL (Change of use from (b1/b8) business/storage to (a3) cafe).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-03-25
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A brief summary of Aldbury in Hertfordshire
Aldbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England, nestled in the Bulbourne valley of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is situated close to the borders of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, with Tring and Berkhamsted being the nearest towns. Notable landmarks include the Bridgewater Monument and the Ashridge Estate, both managed by the National Trust, offering potential for planning applications related to conservation and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 924 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Aldbury show an average sale price of £464,361, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aldbury a particularly low-crime area.
Aldbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aldbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Aldbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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, Aldbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Aldbury
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Aldbury. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Aldbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aldbury were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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