Harpenden, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
About Harpenden
Harpenden, located in the City and District of St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a thriving commuter town with a population of 31,128 in the civil parish, according to the 2021 census. Its convenient direct rail connection to Central London makes it an attractive area for residents and businesses alike, providing opportunities for growth in planning applications and development projects.
Population: 30,674 (2021) · Area: 4.9 km²
District: Harpenden Town
Website: http://www.harpenden.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £931,073 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: St Albans 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harpenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harpenden.
- 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 Harpenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1079 planning applications found near Harpenden.
- - 1 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
There is a young pine tree growing at an angle across the Right of Way that runs along the edge of No 1 Southgate Court, that grants access to the gardens of No 2 and No 3. The tree has grown in a way
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 1 Shakespeare Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ne
Remove dead tree at the back of garden. Visible from adjacent car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 6 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tb
Prior Approval - Retention of Commercial premises at ground floor level. Change of Use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) into Class C3 (Dwellinghouses)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
1 Larger Ash tree in middle of communal garden to reduce by approx 4-5m in height and shape accordingly Smaller Ash in middle of communal garden to reduce by approx 3-4m in height and shape accordingl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
Discharge of Condition 5 (written scheme of investigation for an Historic England Level 2 recording of the external elements of the building) of planning permission 5/2025/1565 dated 21/01/2026 for Ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 23 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Xa
Replacement of selected windows, new rear dormer window, demolition of garage , creation of new parking space, erection of timber fence and new boundary railing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Cross Keys Ph 39 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sd
Listed Building consent - Repair and restoration of existing Grade II Listed Building including structural; repairs and plasterworks
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 Victoria Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ea
Fenestration replacement, infill and insert of new opening to rear for patio area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 23-25 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ru
Tree id: T1795 Species: Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) Height (m): 15 Spread (m): 15 DBH (cm): 63 Life stage: Mature Physiological condition: Fair Structural condition: Fair Vitality: Moderate Works:
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 82 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Tz
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.3m in height x 6m in depth with 2.5m height to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - St Georges School Sun Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Td
G1 Sycamore & Ash - Fell T2 Goat Willow - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 4 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Db
Lantern rooflight over existing flat roof, insertion of rooflights into existing pitched roof slope, conversion of attached external storage outbuilding to habitable accommodation, minor alterations t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Devonshire Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Tj
Removal of the existing timber frames garage and construction of a single storey side and rear extensions with rooflights, loft conversion with roof lights and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 11 Kirkdale Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pt
T1 Scotts Pine - Removal of the lowest stem north side and remove fractured stem over footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - St Nicholas Church Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
Holly Tree (T1) - Removed to ground level. Holly Tree (T2) - Removed to ground level. Conifer Tree (T3) - Removal of leaning stem. - Lifting crown to 20 ft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club Amenbury Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ef
G1 Mixed Group - ( 8 Leylandii, 1 Ash & 1 Sycamore) Crown reduction to all down to approx 1-1.5m above telegraph pole 1 Leylandii (extensive split in union ) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - 42 Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ng
T1 - Norway Maple: Reduce back to previous pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - 23 Haddon Court Shakespeare Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Nb
T1-Rowan tree to reduce all around by 1-2 metres to maintain it's shape and size for the area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 3 Hitherfield Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Jd
Front porch infill extension with new pitched roof rain porch, garage conversion to habitable accommodation, alterations to existing and creation of new window and door openings and installation of ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 10 Hales Meadow Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Jb
T1 Sorbus - Fell (planted inappropriate location and specie not suitable)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Harpenden in Hertfordshire
Harpenden, located in the City and District of St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a thriving commuter town with a population of 31,128 in the civil parish, according to the 2021 census. Its convenient direct rail connection to Central London makes it an attractive area for residents and businesses alike, providing opportunities for growth in planning applications and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 30,674 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harpenden Town district.
Harpenden covers an area of approximately 4.9 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 Harpenden show an average sale price of £931,073, 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 Harpenden a particularly low-crime area.
Harpenden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Harpenden. 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 Harpenden includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Harpenden planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.harpenden.gov.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 Harpenden
In the last 24 months, 631 planning applications were submitted near Harpenden. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Harpenden.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Harpenden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harpenden were tree works (250), full planning applications (195), outline applications (40). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 53 medium-scale applications, 578 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 214 applications
- Refused: 40 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 361 applications
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