Flamstead, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Flamstead are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Flamstead
Flamstead is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Hertfordshire, England, near the junction of the A5 and the M1 motorway at junction 9. Its name is believed by some historians to have evolved from the original term Verulamstead, reflecting the area's rich history. This strategic location makes Flamstead an interesting site for potential planning applications, offering easy access to major transport routes.
Population: 1,398 (2021)
District: Dacorum
Website: http://www.flamsteadpc.org.uk/
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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 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flamstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flamstead.
- 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 Flamstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
353 planning applications found near Flamstead.
- - 29 Parsons Close Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8EB
Single-storey rear extension, front porch and solar panels on existing roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 18 College Close Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DJ
Detached outbuilding in the rear garden to be used as a small physiotherapy workspace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Timbers Hollybush Lane Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DG
Two storey front and rear extension including new porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Verlam Cottage River Hill Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8BY
Replacement and repairs to broken brick walls and stability frame.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 21 Parsons Close Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8EB
Two storey rear extension and first floor side extension over passage with glazed roof over ground floor passage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 8 Shepherds Yard Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8EL
The construction of a single storey contemporary garden building to be used as a home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 18 College Close Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/02269/FHA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 29 Parsons Close Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8EB
Single storey rear extension, with extension of patio space. Addition of a small front porch and addition of solar panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 14 Trowley Hill Road Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8EE
Works and fell tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - St Leonards Church High Street Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 17 Chapel Road Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DB
Garage Conversion to Annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 5 Trowley Heights Friendless Lane Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DE
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/01685/FHA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Rose Cottage River Hill Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire
Demolition of existing garage and viewing deck. Construction of a 1- bedroom dwelling (self build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Verlam Cottage River Hill Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8BY
Remove some internal gypsum plaster between windows on the front elevation to expose the existing timber frame so that it's condition can be examined. Also remove finishes around lintel to bay in gabl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 10 Priory Orchard Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8BU
Ground floor bay window to the rear with garage extension and rebuild including internal alterations and new roof lights to existing rear ground floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Flintstone Cottage Chapel Road Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DD
Two replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Timbers Hollybush Lane Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DG
Two storey front and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 55 Trowley Hill Road Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DL
Construction of a single-storey side and rear extension, associated roof alterations, construction of a dormer, insertion of rooflights, a roof lantern, and internal reconfiguration of the existing dw
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 5 Trowley Heights Friendless Lane Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DE
Garden Office at the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - The Farriers River Hill Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8BY
Single storey side/rear extension with roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-06-19
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A brief summary of Flamstead in Hertfordshire
Flamstead is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Hertfordshire, England, near the junction of the A5 and the M1 motorway at junction 9. Its name is believed by some historians to have evolved from the original term Verulamstead, reflecting the area's rich history. This strategic location makes Flamstead an interesting site for potential planning applications, offering easy access to major transport routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,398 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Flamstead 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 Flamstead a particularly low-crime area.
Flamstead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Flamsted. 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 Flamstead includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Flamstead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.flamsteadpc.org.uk/. 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 Flamstead
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Flamstead. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Flamstead.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Flamstead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Flamstead were full planning applications (27), outline applications (8), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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