Chiswell Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chiswell Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chiswell Green are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chiswell Green
Chiswell Green is a village located on the southern outskirts of St Albans, within the parish of St Stephen in Hertfordshire. With a population of around 2,800, it is an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community development opportunities.
Population: 2,802
District: St Stephen
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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: St Albans
- LSOA: St Albans 018E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chiswell Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chiswell Green.
- 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 Chiswell Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Chiswell Green.
- - 22 Sunnydell Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Hp
Remove the existing conservatory and replace with a brick extension and tiled roof that is exactly the same size and height as the existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 43 Forge End Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Eq
Loft conversion including formation of a rear dormer extension and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope to provide additional habitable accommodation within the existing dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 8 Hammers Gate Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Dz
Two storey side extension, with loft conversion and flat roof dormer. Full length dropped kerb, replacement porch and one additional parking bay. Single storey rear extension. New outbuilding for offi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 22 Stanley Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Az
Detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 21 Hammers Gate Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Dz
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 25 Chiswell Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Aj
Single storey side, rear and front extension, first floor rear extension and flat roof to existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 33 Driftwood Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3De
Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension with rooflights and addition of two windows to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 22 Stanley Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Az
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Detached garage, no new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 80 Tippendell Lane Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Hd
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels), 4 (materials), 6 (hard and soft landscaping) and 7 (construction method statement) of planning permission 5/2025/1179 dated 10/10/2025 for Proposed demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 2 Stanmount Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Ag
Single storey rear extension, single storey side infill extension and garage conversion to habitable rooms. Conversion of roof space including rear dormer window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 170 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Eb
Part two storey side and rear extension, part single storey rear replacement of existing conservatory. Associated roof extension with rear dormer. New covered front porch, internal alterations, altera
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 30 Tippendell Lane Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Hl
Discharge of Conditions 4 (CEMP) and 12 (bin refuse) of planning permission 5/2023/2191 dated 27/09/2024 for Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a new single storey dwelling with habit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 2 Laburnum Grove Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Hq
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to reduce the size of the first floor side extension and chamfering of the ground floor flank wall to enhance internal space of planning permission 5/2023/156
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Three Hammers Ph 210 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Ea
Internal and external refurbishment of the Public House. No extensions or structural alterations are proposed. New shed, walk in freezer, condenser unit and new section of higher timber fencing
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 23 The Croft Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Ar
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Demolition of old conservatory and build a new single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 19 Cuckmans Drive Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Ay
Discharge of Condition 4 (noise assessment) of planning permission 5/2024/0410 dated 01/05/2024 for Installation of new air source heat pump, new roof light and new garage door
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 59 Chiswell Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Al
Construction of two storey side extension, outbuilding in garden and loft conversion to provide accommodation in roof with rear dormer window and alterations to openings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 7 Ruscombe Drive Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Hg
Loft conversion with two dormer windows and six solar panels to rear and four rooflights to front. Double storey side and single storey front and rear extensions and alterations to openings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Greenwood United Reformed Church Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Hg
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission 5/2023/0867 dated 20/10/2023 for Demolition and replacement of existing self-contained community/church hall and associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 306 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Dw
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Hip to gable loft conversion Comprising of one en-suite bedroom with rear dormer window and two front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Chiswell Green in Hertfordshire
Chiswell Green is a village located on the southern outskirts of St Albans, within the parish of St Stephen in Hertfordshire. With a population of around 2,800, it is an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,802. It sits within the St Stephen district.
Property prices in Chiswell Green 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 Chiswell Green a particularly low-crime area.
Chiswell Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Albans. 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 Chiswell Green includes 4 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 Chiswell Green
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Chiswell Green. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Chiswell Green.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Chiswell Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chiswell Green were full planning applications (28), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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