Cold Harbour, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cold Harbour, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cold Harbour 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £738,472 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: St Albans 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cold Harbour.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cold Harbour.
- 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 Cold Harbour based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Cold Harbour.
- - The Lodge Bower Heath Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ee
Permission in Principle - Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and the erection of three detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land At Bowersbury Farm Bower Heath Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Fj
Permission in Principle - Erection of 3 detached dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Cold Harbour in Hertfordshire
Cold Harbour is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Cold Harbour show an average sale price of £738,472, 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 Cold Harbour a particularly low-crime area.
Cold Harbour 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 Cold Harbour includes 5 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, Cold Harbour 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 Cold Harbour
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cold Harbour. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Cold Harbour.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cold Harbour were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.