Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bernards Heath are administered by St Albans City And District Council. View the full St Albans City And District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bernards Heath
Bernards Heath, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a notable heathland that played a significant role in history as the site of the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461, part of the Wars of the Roses. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its historical significance and potential for development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £601,479 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: St Albans 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bernards Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bernards Heath.
- 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 Bernards Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
303 planning applications found near Bernards Heath.
- - 16 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ed
Ash tree - Fell The tree is located in the back garden of number 14 Culver Road. It is causing significant damage to the wall that belongs to 16 Culver Road. It is an Ash tree that is moderately tall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 92 Culver Road St Albans Al1 4Ed
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - The proposal includes replacing the existing chimney with a new chimney to match. In addition the application includes the installation of an air source heat pum
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 75 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Eb
2x small trees Species unknown - Fell to enable replacement shed - see photos.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 17 Watson Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Hp
Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 12 Spencer Gate St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ad
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension, front porch and rear building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 75 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Eb
Loft conversion with rear dormer window and roof light
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 54 Heath Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Dp
Canopy over the front door. Partial demolition and rebuild of existing single storey rear extension and erection of single storey side and first floor rear extension over existing single storey extens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 106 Beech Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Au
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated fenestration, insertion of skylights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 14 Sheppards Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Al
Part single, part two storey rear and side extension. Alterations to existing windows and doors, insertion of pitched rooflights and installation of PV array
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 86 Beech Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5At
Replacement of existing shed and timber frame summer house with a permanent garden room at the end of the garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 75 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Eb
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with dormer. Materials to match
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 75 Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ag
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension and construction of a single storey side and rear extension and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 36 Battlefield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Dd
Proposed loft conversion with front and side rooflights, two pitched roof dormers to the rear, removal of chimney stacks and placement of solar panels on rear and side roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 5 Chaucer Close Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Fj
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3m in height x 4m in depth with 2.5m height to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 25 Warwick Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Dj
Discharge of Condition 4 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2022/2370 dated 26/05/2023 for Construction of three, three bedroom dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling andgara
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 34 Lancaster Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Et
Partial demolition of previous additions at rear and replacement with enlarged side and rear extension on one storey
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 34 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ed
T1 Sycamore - Outgrown its location believed to be a self set. - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 15 Heath Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ds
1 x Boxelder to remove to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 70 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ed
T1 - Conifer tree _ removal. the tree out grown it surroundings in a small garden, the tree is blocking light and where it has been allowed to grow over the lawn has now killed a percentage of it due
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Bridle Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Hx
Single storey rear and side extension with alterations to the facades and to openings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Bernards Heath in Hertfordshire
Bernards Heath, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a notable heathland that played a significant role in history as the site of the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461, part of the Wars of the Roses. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its historical significance and potential for development considerations.
Property prices in Bernards Heath show an average sale price of £601,479, 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 Bernards Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Bernards Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Childwickbury, St Albans. 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 Bernards Heath 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bernards Heath 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 Bernards Heath
In the last 24 months, 311 planning applications were submitted near Bernards Heath. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Bernards Heath.
The average decision period of 71 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 Bernards Heath were tree works (132), full planning applications (105), outline applications (34). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 25 medium-scale applications, 286 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 93 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 190 applications
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