Search Bower Heath planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bower Heath · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 29 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HSAwaiting decisionPrior approval - Single storey rear extension with 3.47m in height x 3m in depth with 2.58m height to eavesReceived 3 Nov 202626/1954/PAHSE
- 136 Westfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4LTAwaiting decisionProposed two-storey side extension with rooflight and alteration to roof form, new front porch, alterations to fenestration and additional render to existing elevations, and loft conversion with rear dormer (part retrospective)Received 29 Oct 202626/1807/HSE
- 29 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HSAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing garage and shed and erection of a pair of self-build, semi- detached dwellings at 29 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HSReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1458
- 8 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HWAwaiting decisionDemolition of the existing rear outbuildings and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension with alterations to openings for both ground and first floor layouts. Also construction of a front porch and part landscaping to rear elevation at 8 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HWReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1634
- 29 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HSApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Erection of rear dormer at 29 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HSReceived 10 Jun 2026Decided 26 Aug 20265/2026/0955
Planning in Bower Heath
- Approved
- 88%
- 15 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bower Heath in the last 24 months, from St Albans City and District Council's planning register.
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Around Bower Heath
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AL5 514 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: St Albans City and District Council
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About Bower Heath
Bower Heath is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Harpenden in Hertfordshire, England. With its rural charm, the area may present various opportunities for planning applications, appealing to those interested in development in this tranquil setting.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bower Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bower Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bower Heath has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bower 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bower Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Bower Heath. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).