Search Harpenden Common planning applications
49 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Harpenden Common · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council
- 5 Cosne Mews Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1DPAwaiting decisionT1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1-2m approx and clear growth away from neighbours flats T2 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1-2m T3 Silver Birch (dead) - Fell G4 Acacia (destruction to surrounding paving) - FellReceived 6 Nov 202626/0578/TCA
- 9 Gibbs Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1FAAwaiting decisionG1 - Reduce regrowth back to previous levels, cutting back to boundary line - General maintenance to stop trees encroaching.Received 6 Nov 202626/0580/TCA
- 21 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HUAwaiting decisionT1 - Sweet Chestnut. Pollard. Following old pruning points where possible to reduce the overall size of the crown by approximately 5 meters. Leaving a neat and balanced frame work of branches.Received 28 Oct 202626/0536/TCA
- 9A Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NFAwaiting decisionFell one apple tree in rear gardenReceived 28 Oct 202626/0545/TCA
- High Elms House 1 High Elms Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2JUAwaiting decisionBeech: Crown reduction by 2-3m and canopy thinning by 20% Beech: Removal of 2 branches overhanging house and close to eves to provide greater clearance from property Hornbeam: Cutting-back to trunk of long thin limbs overhanging boundary line and roof (limbs are currently resting on roof tiles) Walnut: Crown reduction by 2m and re-balancing of tree shapeReceived 27 Oct 202626/0537/TCA
Planning in Harpenden Common
- Approved
- 91%
- 299 of 320 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harpenden Common in the last 24 months, from St Albans City and District Council's planning register.
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AL5 514 applications in the last 12 months
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About Harpenden Common
Harpenden Common is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Harpenden Common show an average sale price of £738,472, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harpenden Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Harpenden Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harpenden Common 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.
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In the last 24 months, 416 planning applications were submitted near Harpenden Common. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
The most common types were tree works (144), full planning applications (76), discharge of conditions (33). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).