Astrope, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astrope, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Astrope
Astrope is a quaint village located in Hertfordshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Tring Rural. This charming community may be of interest to those researching planning applications and developments in the surrounding area.
District: Tring Rural
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £632,707 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 004C
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astrope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astrope.
- 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 Astrope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Astrope.
- - Knoll Cottage Astrope Lane Astrope Tring Hertfordshire HP23 4PN
Removal of existing small single-storey rear extension and construction of new single-storey rear and side extensions, with associated fenestration works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Folly Cottage Watery Lane Tring Hertfordshire HP23 4PJ
Proposed attached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Astrope in Hertfordshire
Astrope is a quaint village located in Hertfordshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Tring Rural. This charming community may be of interest to those researching planning applications and developments in the surrounding area. It sits within the Tring Rural district.
Property prices in Astrope show an average sale price of £632,707, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Astrope area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Astrope has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Long Marston, Wilstone, Buckland. 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 Astrope includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tring Reservoirs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Astrope 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 Astrope
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Astrope. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Astrope.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Astrope were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Long Marston planning applications
- Puttenham planning applications
- Wilstone planning applications
- Gubblecote planning applications
- Wilstone Green planning applications
- Drayton Beauchamp planning applications
- Buckland planning applications
- Bucklandwharf planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.