Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Kings Langley
Kings Langley is a historic village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, located 23.5 miles north-west of London, nestled at the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills. As part of the London commuter belt, it is split by the River Gade, with the majority in the Borough of Dacorum and a smaller section in the Three Rivers District. Notably, the village was once home to Kings Langley Palace and King's Langley Priory, remnants of which can still be found today, making it a site of interest for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,289 (2021)
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £658,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Dacorum 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kings Langley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kings Langley.
- 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 Kings Langley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Kings Langley.
- - Kings Langley Youth Hut Meadowbank Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8EP
Previously used as a youth centre and children's nursery, as outlined in the accompanying statement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 2 Beechfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8EF
Replace existing conservatory with single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 45 Watford Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8DY
Two storey side and part rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights, and replacement detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Kings Langley Village Garden Church Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Church Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JP
Installation of French doors in original window aperture, blocking up existing single leaf barn-type door and installation of window to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Home Park Lock Cottage Home Park Mill Link Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8DZ
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of 2no. existing sheds and erection of garden room and outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR
Addition of porch and insertion of 2 doorways. Conversion of dwelling to up to 2 dwellings and an up to 8-bed HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Unit 3 Kingley Park Station Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8GW
Retrospective: Installation of roof extract duct
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 62 Station Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LB
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Change of use of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to C4 HMO under Class L(b)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 38 Alexandra Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8DT
Ground floor rear and two storey rear extensions. Dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/02402/FHA
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 41 Watford Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8DY
Front porch and side extension to house secure storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - SIG Roofing 9 - 10 Sunderland Estate Church Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JU
Details required by Condition 1 (Noise Impact Assessment) attached to planning permission 25/00850/RET
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 16 Watford Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8EA
Part two storey / part single storey rear extension and first floor terrace. Two storey front extension and loft extension, raising the roof with loft conversion.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - The Bell Public House 117 Primrose Hill Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8HX
Discharge of Condition 17(Refuse store) pursuant to planning permission 20/2805/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 58 Alexandra Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8DT
Demolition of existing rear extension and garage, construction of new single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - SIG Roofing 9 - 10 Sunderland Estate Church Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JU
Retention of outdoor storage racking.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 23 Blackwell Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8NE
Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 7 Home Park Cottages Station Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LD
Installation of electric car charging point and surround wooden cabinet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 42 Station Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LB
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Single storey rear extension; internal alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Kings Langley in Hertfordshire
Kings Langley is a historic village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, located 23.5 miles north-west of London, nestled at the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills. As part of the London commuter belt, it is split by the River Gade, with the majority in the Borough of Dacorum and a smaller section in the Three Rivers District. Notably, the village was once home to Kings Langley Palace and King's Langley Priory, remnants of which can still be found today, making it a site of interest for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,289 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Kings Langley show an average sale price of £658,470, 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 Kings Langley a particularly low-crime area.
Kings Langley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kings Langley. 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 Kings Langley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Kings Langley
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Kings Langley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Kings Langley.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Kings Langley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kings Langley were full planning applications (16), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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