Apsley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Apsley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Apsley
Apsley, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a village nestled in the Chiltern Hills, where the River Gade and Bulbourne converge. Historically significant for its water mills that supported local agriculture, Apsley evolved into a key hub for papermaking in the early 19th century. Today, it functions as a suburb of Hemel Hempstead, offering a blend of historical charm and modern suburban living, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Dacorum
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 021A
Crime Statistics
255 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 69
- anti-social-behaviour: 62
- shoplifting: 52
- criminal-damage-arson: 20
- other-theft: 18
- vehicle-crime: 9
- burglary: 7
- public-order: 6
- theft-from-the-person: 5
- drugs: 3
- other-crime: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Apsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Apsley.
- 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 Apsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Apsley.
- - Charnwood 15 King Edward Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AD
Single-storey rear extension measuring 6.00m deep with a maximum ridge height of 3.00m and a maximum eaves height of 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Charnwood 15 King Edward Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AD
Single-storey rear extension measuring 6.00m deep with a maximum ridge height of 3.00m and a maximum eaves height of 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Landmark Dental 157 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SQ
Single storey infill rear extension including change in roof style from dual pitch to flat roof and associated internal alterations, to rebuild the existing outbuilding 1 with flat roof to use as stor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 13 High Ridge Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AG
Merge 2 existing dormers into single dormer to allow room modifications. Existing dormer windows retained and reused in existing position, sizes unchanged
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 48 Weymouth Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SL
Rear facing dormer and two front facing roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Former British Gas Site London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Details required by Condition 16 (Piling EA) attached to planning permission 25/00549/MFA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Former British Gas Site London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Consent to construct full di-bond branded hoarding along London Road used for both construction site enclosure and advertisement purposes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 9 High Ridge Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AG
Removal of conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Former British Gas Site London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Details required by Conditions: 24 (Site Waste Management Plan),30 (Construction Management Plan) attached to planning permission 25/00549/MFA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - National Grid Property Ltd 365 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9AL
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00549/MFA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 47 Storey Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SG
Single-storey part wraparound rear extension (full-width rear and part side return)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 167 Lawn Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9JF
Construction of 2 single storey rear extensions with one measuring 3.95m deep, maximum height of 3.05m, and maximum eaves height of 2.98m, and the other measuring 6.00m deep, maximum height of 3.05m,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 54 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SB
Details as required by part a) of condition 4 (contamination 1) attached to planning permission 24/01905/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - National Grid Property Holdings Ltd Former British Gas Site Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Redevelopment of the former Hemel Hempstead Gasworks site and land accommodating residential properties at 355, 357 and 359 London Road and the construction of 476 new residential dwellings, together
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Apsley in Hertfordshire
Apsley, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a village nestled in the Chiltern Hills, where the River Gade and Bulbourne converge. Historically significant for its water mills that supported local agriculture, Apsley evolved into a key hub for papermaking in the early 19th century. Today, it functions as a suburb of Hemel Hempstead, offering a blend of historical charm and modern suburban living, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Dacorum district.
The Apsley area recorded 255 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Apsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roughdown Common SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Apsley
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Apsley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Apsley.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Apsley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Apsley were full planning applications (28), outline applications (18), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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