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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of How Wood · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

226 Park Street Lane Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2AQAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 5 (detailed hard and soft landscaping scheme), 7 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 9 (Construction Management Plan) and 11 (progress report) of planning permission 5/2024/0451 dated 30/10/2024 for Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two detached dwellings with garages and associated landscaping and altered vehicular accessReceived 2 Oct 20265/2026/1788
45 Orchard Drive Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2QQAwaiting decisionProvision of single storey front and rear and two storey side extensions. Alterations to fenestration to front and rear elevations and rendering following demolition of existing garage. at 45 Orchard Drive Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2QQReceived 25 Sep 20265/2026/1645
10 Birchwood Way Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2SGApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer and 3No. roof lights to front elevation at 10 Birchwood Way Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2SGReceived 23 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 20265/2026/1399
14 Spooners Drive Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2HLApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension - as Prior Approval 5/2026/0358. Single storey side extension with rooflight plus front porch at 14 Spooners Drive Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2HLReceived 7 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 20265/2026/1295
87 How Wood Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2RWApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Upgrade of existing garage buiding into insulated space to be used as summerhouse. Works comprise; Introducing insulation to floor, walls and roof, Replacing garage doors with crittal style glazed doors/windows, Adding 2no. skylights to sit withing tiled roof. Skylights to be flush or minimal protrusion beyond plane of roof as per PD guidance at 87 How Wood Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2RWReceived 3 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 20265/2026/1195

Planning in How Wood

Approved: 74%; 34 of 45 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of How Wood in the last 24 months, from St Albans City and District Council's planning register.

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Around How Wood

Postcode districts

AL2 207 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: St Albans City and District Council

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About How Wood

How Wood is a residential village located in St Stephen civil parish, Hertfordshire, nestled between Park Street village and the urban centres of Watford and St Albans. This strategic location offers a blend of suburban living with convenient access to nearby towns, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,542. It sits within the St Stephen district.

Property prices in How Wood show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the How Wood 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 How Wood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around How Wood has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, How Wood 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near How Wood. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near How Wood?

In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near How Wood. The approval rate is 74%.

How long do planning decisions take near How Wood?

The average planning decision time near How Wood is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near How Wood?

The planning approval rate near How Wood is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near How Wood?

The most common type of planning application near How Wood is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near How Wood?

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