Batford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Batford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Batford
Batford is a charming village in Hertfordshire, situated along the River Lea on the outskirts of Harpenden. The village features Batford Springs, a local nature reserve, and a green space with a children's play area, making it ideal for family activities. A notable landmark is the large red brick building at the southern end, originally a water mill, which now serves as office space. Additionally, Batford Methodist Church, built in 1905, showcases the unique architectural style of the era. This vibrant community offers various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial developments.
District: Harpenden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £853,341 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: St Albans 005D
Crime Statistics
81 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 21
- anti-social-behaviour: 16
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- other-theft: 9
- vehicle-crime: 8
- shoplifting: 6
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- drugs: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Batford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Batford.
- 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 Batford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Batford.
- - Sir John Lawes School Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qp
Discharge of Condition 7 ( Construction Method Statement) and Biodiversity Gain Condition of planning permission 5/2025/1978 dated 25/02/2026 for Proposed development of a single storey teaching block
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 20 Wroxham Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Pp
Proposed single storey side & rear extension; porch addition; alterations to cladding & windows / doors; & driveway enlargement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 9 Salisbury Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ar
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 Wroxham Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Pp
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Part of the existing garage to be converted with new rear window and side door to access the converted part of the garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6 Barton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qt
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.0m in height x 6.0m in depth with 2.70m height to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 8 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Hw
Single storey rear extension with rooflights over and internal changes at first floor with en-suite to bedroom 1 and new bathroom to replace the existing office. Also at ground floor new front porch a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 8 Someries Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Hu
Construction of two detached single storey outbuildings within the rear garden and installation of solar panels and an air conditioning unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 38 Batford Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5At
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 6 Barton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qt
Proposed unification of 6m larger homes application with single and two storey rear extension including single storey front bay and internal alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 17 Coldharbour Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Nq
Demolition of detached bungalow including garage and construction of two semi-detached dwellings with associated car parking, landscaping and new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 148 Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ha
Two storey side and single storey front and rear extension, and new detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Sir John Lawes School Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qp
Proposed development of a single storey teaching block with music practice rooms, performance studio and classrooms including extension to existing car park and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 6 Barton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qt
Prior Approval - Single storey rear extension 3m in height x 6m in depth and 2.7m in height to the eaves
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 52 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Hs
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 1 Waterside Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Us
Discharge of Condition 4 (bicycle and bin stores) of planning permission 5/2023/1918 dated 25/06/2025 for Infill of the ground floor of Building 1 for office use with external alterations, car and cyc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 8 Barton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qt
Prior Approval - Single storey rear extension 3m in height x 6m in depth and 2.7m in height to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 8 Barton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qt
Part single, part two storey front and rear extensions and two storey side extension with internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 18 Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qs
Erection of one 1-bedroom detached dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 22 Holcroft Road Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Bq
Single storey front, part single, part two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Sir John Lawes School Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qp
Variations of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 9 (car and cycle parking layout) of planning permission 5/2022/2447 dated 30/08/2023 for Two storey teaching block with performance studio, including ex
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-05-22
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A brief summary of Batford in Hertfordshire
Batford is a charming village in Hertfordshire, situated along the River Lea on the outskirts of Harpenden. The village features Batford Springs, a local nature reserve, and a green space with a children's play area, making it ideal for family activities. A notable landmark is the large red brick building at the southern end, originally a water mill, which now serves as office space. Additionally, Batford Methodist Church, built in 1905, showcases the unique architectural style of the era. This vibrant community offers various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial developments. It sits within the Harpenden district.
Property prices in Batford show an average sale price of £853,341, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Batford area recorded 81 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.
Batford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Harpenden, Mackerye End. 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 Batford includes 2 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 Batford
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Batford. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Batford.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Batford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Batford were full planning applications (74), tree works (23), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 26 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 100 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bower Heath planning applications
- Cold Harbour planning applications
- Lea Valley planning applications
- Mackerye End planning applications
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- Harpenden Common planning applications
- Marshalls Heath planning applications
- Leasey Bridge planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.