Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Ayot St Lawrence
Ayot St Lawrence is a quaint village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, just two miles west of Welwyn. Part of a cluster of villages known as the Ayots, including Ayot Green and Ayot St Peter, it is important to note that the population figures for Ayot St Lawrence were included in the broader census data for the area in 2011. This local context is vital for understanding planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 110 (2021)
District: Welwyn Hatfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £705,443 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ayot St Lawrence.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ayot St Lawrence.
- 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 Ayot St Lawrence based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Ayot St Lawrence.
- - Lower Meadow Hill Farm Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BW
Replace damaged Cherry Tree with a new Cherry Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Stables Opposite Ayot Farm Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BY
T10 - Elm to remove to ground level T11 - Sycamore to remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Shaws Corner Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BX
T1 - Prunus - Rebalance the weight of the Prunus to reduce the weight of the crown T11 - Ash remove the multi-stemmed Ash as it is suffering from Ash Dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Shaws Corner Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BX
5 day notice G8 Scot Pine and Austrian Pine, Monolith the Scot Pine to a habitable pole as dead, reduce the height of the Austrian Pine to that of the Willow next to it, allowing the Willow to gain a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - St Lawrence Church Remains Of Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BU
Laurel group to coppice to 1.5m Ash to remove the slayed branch pointing eastwards Holly to air-gap structure by 2.5m Sycamore to air-gap structure by 2.5m Sycamore to air-gap the church by 2.5m and c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Ayot Farm Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BY
Erection of single storey extension following removal of garage and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Ayot Farm Bibbs Hall Lane Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BY
Erection of single story extension following removal of garage and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 1 The Old Rectory Hill Farm Lane Welwyn AL6 9BT
Internal alterations including the retention of hallway archway and repair works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire
Ayot St Lawrence is a quaint village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, just two miles west of Welwyn. Part of a cluster of villages known as the Ayots, including Ayot Green and Ayot St Peter, it is important to note that the population figures for Ayot St Lawrence were included in the broader census data for the area in 2011. This local context is vital for understanding planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Welwyn Hatfield district.
Property prices in Ayot St Lawrence show an average sale price of £705,443, 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 Ayot St Lawrence a particularly low-crime area.
Ayot St Lawrence has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ayot St Lawrence. 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 Ayot St Lawrence includes 7 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 Ayot St Lawrence
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ayot St Lawrence. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ayot St Lawrence may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ayot St Lawrence were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.