Gorhambury, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorhambury, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Gorhambury
Old Gorhambury House, situated near St Albans in Hertfordshire, is a notable ruin of an Elizabethan mansion, recognized as a prime example of the era's prodigy houses. Its historical significance may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to heritage conservation and development in the surrounding area.
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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 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorhambury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorhambury.
- 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 Gorhambury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Gorhambury.
- - Gorhambury House Gorhambury St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Ah
Installation of stand-by generator and fire-fighting water storage tank together with relocation of UKPN substation and landscape and surfacing alterations within the curtilage of Gorhambury House (pa
Status: Undecided | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Gorhambury House Gorhambury St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Ah
Discharge of Condition 5 (parking provision) of planning permission 5/2020/0420 dated 28/08/20 for Conversion to three dwellings, conservation and restoration of interior and exterior.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-04-21
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A brief summary of Gorhambury in Hertfordshire
Old Gorhambury House, situated near St Albans in Hertfordshire, is a notable ruin of an Elizabethan mansion, recognized as a prime example of the era's prodigy houses. Its historical significance may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to heritage conservation and development in the surrounding area.
Property prices in Gorhambury 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 Gorhambury a particularly low-crime area.
Gorhambury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Albans, Shafford Mill. 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 Gorhambury includes 2 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, Gorhambury 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 Gorhambury
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Gorhambury.
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