Lemsford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lemsford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lemsford are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lemsford
Lemsford is a picturesque village in Hertfordshire, situated near Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. It falls within the Hatfield Villages Ward of the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Hatfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,895 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lemsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lemsford.
- 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 Lemsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lemsford.
- - Lemsford House Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TT
T1 1 x Cedar to reduce limbs in a North and Northwesterly direction by 2.5m. Lift to 4m over driveway T2 Larger Holly to reduce by around 4m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Lemsford House Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TT
Erection of a car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Cromer Hyde Farm, Green Lanes, Cromer Hyde, Lemsford, AL8 7XD
test
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Gosmore Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TT
Erection of a two storey side extension following the demolition of the existing single storey side extension, installation of rear and front facing dormers and alterations to openings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Gosmore Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TT
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - Land At Cromer Hyde Farm Marford Road Lemsford Hertfordshire Al8 7Xd
Consultation Only - Change of use from agricultural (class R) to outdoor sport and recreation class F2 (C) and construction of polo facility with the installation of three pitches and creation of view
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - Cromer Hyde Cromer Hyde Farm Marford Road Lemsford Welwyn Garden City AL8 7XD
Change of use of land to equestrian, incorporating the erection of an equestrian stable building, horse walker and siting of a portacabin (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Cromer Hyde Cromer Hyde Farm Marford Road Lemsford Welwyn Garden City AL8 7XD
Change of use of land and erection of an equestrian building with ancillary equestrian storage (part retrospective) including associated hardstanding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2020-10-23
View full details - - Cromer Hyde Cromer Hyde Farm Marford Road Lemsford Welwyn Garden City AL8 7XD
The creation of a small secure compound area and the installation of 1no. telecommunications equipment container, a small electric meter cabinet and generator
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2020-10-15
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A brief summary of Lemsford in Hertfordshire
Lemsford is a picturesque village in Hertfordshire, situated near Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. It falls within the Hatfield Villages Ward of the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Hatfield district.
Property prices in Lemsford show an average sale price of £403,895, 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 Lemsford a particularly low-crime area.
Lemsford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City. 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 Lemsford includes 2 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, Lemsford 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 Lemsford
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Lemsford. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lemsford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lemsford were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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