Colney Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colney Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Colney Heath
Colney Heath is a large village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, established in 1947 following the division of St. Peter Rural parish. The parish encompasses the settlements of Smallford and Sleapshyde and features notable landmarks, including a converted windmill, making it a unique area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 6,267 (2021) · Area: 4.3 km²
District: St Albans
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £629,944 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: St Albans
- LSOA: St Albans 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colney 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 Colney Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
162 planning applications found near Colney Heath.
- - The Granary Roestock Lane Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Pp
Conversion a refurbishment of flank garage \ barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 95 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to amend style of windows and doors to whole house, first floor Juliette balconies, stone sills, garage roof extending over to meet house, PV panels to house,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 81 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) widening of side extension of planning permission 5/2025/0860 dated 24/09/2025 for Demolition of existing single-storey brick WC extension and replacement wit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 97 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Front bay and porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 81 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Demolition of existing single-storey brick WC extension and replacement with two-storey side and rear extensions, new porch entrance and loft conversion with rear dormer window and rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 97 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to revise the front bay extension of planning permission 5/2023/2484 dated 12/03/2024 for End of terrace two storey, two bedroom dwelling following demolition
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 95 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Al4 0Ns
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to add air conditioning units and PV panels to planning permission 5/2024/0056 dated 17/06/2024 for Two storey rear extension with juliette balcony, single st
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 21 Hall Gardens Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Qf
Single storey front and rear extension, part first floor rear extension following demolition of single storey part rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 43A Meadway Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
First floor side and rear extension (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - 43 & 43A Meadway Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
New end of terrace single occupancy house (part retrospective) and loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer window across new and existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - 97 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Conversion of a single dwelling into two separate 1 bedroom 2 person dwellings, with a ground floor porch and rear extension and a hip to gable and dormer loft conversion, new landscaping and driveway
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - 43 Meadway Colney Heath Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
New end of terrace single occupancy house (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 43 Meadway Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
Demolish side garage structure and conservatory. Part single part two storey rear extension. Single storey front infill extension. Alterations to openings. Removal of chimney
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - 35 Meadway Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
Vehicle crossover and permeable driveway
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 43 Meadway Colney Heath Hertfordshire Al4 0Ps
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - 50m3 of demolitions (existing rear lean to extension and conservatory), single and two storey rear extension, removal of two side windows and alterations to open
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 8 Hall Gardens Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Qg
Replacement roof and wall frames of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - The Farmhouse Round House Farm Roestock Lane Colney Heath St Albans Al4 0Pp
Single storey side extensions and two storey rear extension with roof alterations (resubmission following refusal of 5/2022/303)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - 59 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Certficiate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed roof extension and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 39 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
External wall insulation, raising of roof ridge height by 100mm and repositioning of front door
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 97 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ns
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3m in height x 6m in depth and 2.46m in height to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-01-18
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A brief summary of Colney Heath in Hertfordshire
Colney Heath is a large village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, established in 1947 following the division of St. Peter Rural parish. The parish encompasses the settlements of Smallford and Sleapshyde and features notable landmarks, including a converted windmill, making it a unique area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,267 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Albans district.
Colney Heath covers an area of approximately 4.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Colney Heath show an average sale price of £629,944, 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 Colney Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Colney Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sleapshyde. 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 Colney Heath includes 3 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, Colney 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 Colney Heath
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Colney Heath. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Colney Heath.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Colney Heath were full planning applications (21), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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.