Leasey Bridge, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leasey Bridge, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leasey Bridge 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £629,944 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: St Albans
- LSOA: St Albans 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leasey Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leasey Bridge.
- 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 Leasey Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Leasey Bridge.
- - 173 Lower Luton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hq
Re-roofing existing main roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 173 Lower Luton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hq
Listed Building consent - Re-roofing existing main roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Lea House 204 Lower Luton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hn
Listed Building consent - Regularisation of the demolition of two dilapidated curtilage-listed garden outbuildings (removed on health and safety grounds following consultation with the Local Planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Lea House 204 Lower Luton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hn
Regularisation of the demolition of two dilapidated curtilage-listed garden outbuildings (removed on health and safety grounds following consultation with the Local Planning Authority) and the propose
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Lea House 204 Lower Luton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Internal alterations to the modern extension and refurbished areas of the curtilage-listed outbuilding, including the relocation of modern stud partitions and a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 13 Folly Fields Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hj
Construction of first floor side and rear extension, with car port beneath side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Leasey Bridge House Wheathampstead Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hf
Demolition of barn and construction of replacement building including new retaining wall and stand alone air source heat pump, for use as ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Leasey Bridge in Hertfordshire
Leasey Bridge is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.
Property prices in Leasey Bridge show an average sale price of £629,944, 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 Leasey Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Leasey Bridge has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Amwell, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, Mackerye End. 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 Leasey Bridge 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, Leasey Bridge 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 Leasey Bridge
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Leasey Bridge. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 Leasey Bridge.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Leasey Bridge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Leasey Bridge were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Folly planning applications
- Wheathampstead planning applications
- Marshalls Heath planning applications
- Amwell planning applications
- Lea Valley planning applications
- Mackerye End planning applications
- Blackmore End planning applications
- Batford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.