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Planning in Broad Colney

Approved
88%
52 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 1 week
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broad Colney in the last 24 months, from St Albans City and District Council's planning register.

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About Broad Colney

Broad Colney is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broad Colney a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broad Colney has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broad Colney 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 Broad Colney, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Broad Colney. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of -331 days.

The most common types were outline applications (20), full planning applications (13), tree works (13). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broad Colney?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Broad Colney. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broad Colney?
The average planning decision time near Broad Colney is -331 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Broad Colney?
The planning approval rate near Broad Colney is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Colney?
The most common type of planning application near Broad Colney is outline applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broad Colney?
You can search and track planning applications near Broad Colney on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.