Lea Valley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lea Valley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lea Valley are administered by St Albans City And District Council. View the full St Albans City And District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lea Valley
The Lea Valley in Hertfordshire is a multifaceted area that has historically served as a transport corridor and industrial hub while also providing essential resources like sand and gravel. It plays a crucial role in London's water supply, notably through the New River aqueduct and the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, which spans from Enfield to Walthamstow. Additionally, the valley gained international recognition as a key location for the London 2012 Summer Olympics, enhancing its appeal as a recreational space. This diverse usage makes the Lea Valley a significant area for planning applications related to infrastructure, water management, and recreational development.
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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 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lea Valley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lea Valley.
- 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 Lea Valley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lea Valley.
- - Veilliey Mackerye End Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ds
New roof with rooms in the roof, rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Fh
Discharge of Condition 3 (landscape and ecological management plan) of planning permission 5/2024/0230 dated 09/07/2024 for Proposed extension to car park south of the athletics pitch and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Cherry Trees Mackerye End Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ds
T1 Silver Birch (dead) - Fell 5 DAY NOTICE REQUIRED PLEASE
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Woodlands 13 Sauncey Wood Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dp
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of one self-build dwelling with associated access
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Fh
Discharge of Condition 4 (construction management plan) of planning permission 5/2024/0230 dated for Proposed extension to car park south of the athletics pitch and alterations and extension to the ex
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - The Manor House Mackerye End Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ds
T1 Walnut in rear grounds - (significant split in stem) - Remove and crown reduce by 2-3m. Crown clean.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Mackerye End Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ds
T2 Tulip Tree - Remove 1 stem over pool and shorten 2 others T1 Oak - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx crown lift T4 Mountain Ash - Fell G5 Field Maple (4) - Remove 3-4 stems T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 1 Sauncey Wood Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dp
Demolition of garage and side outbuilding and erection of a single storey rear extension and front dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Lea Valley in Hertfordshire
The Lea Valley in Hertfordshire is a multifaceted area that has historically served as a transport corridor and industrial hub while also providing essential resources like sand and gravel. It plays a crucial role in London's water supply, notably through the New River aqueduct and the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, which spans from Enfield to Walthamstow. Additionally, the valley gained international recognition as a key location for the London 2012 Summer Olympics, enhancing its appeal as a recreational space. This diverse usage makes the Lea Valley a significant area for planning applications related to infrastructure, water management, and recreational development.
Property prices in Lea Valley 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 Lea Valley a particularly low-crime area.
Lea Valley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mackerye End. 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 Lea Valley includes 4 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, Lea Valley 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 Lea Valley
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Lea Valley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lea Valley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Lea Valley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lea Valley were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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