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Planning in London Colney

Approved
89%
63 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around London Colney

Postcode districts

AL2 205 applications in the last 12 monthsAL4 336 applications in the last 12 monthsAL1 459 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: St Albans City and District Council

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About London Colney

London Colney is a village and civil parish situated in Hertfordshire, England, just north of London. Its proximity to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway makes it an accessible location for potential development and planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,804 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Albans district.

London Colney covers an area of approximately 513.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes London Colney a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, London Colney 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near London Colney, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near London Colney. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were outline applications (26), full planning applications (16), tree works (13). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near London Colney?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near London Colney. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near London Colney?
The average planning decision time near London Colney is 79 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 London Colney?
The planning approval rate near London Colney is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near London Colney?
The most common type of planning application near London Colney is outline applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near London Colney?
You can search and track planning applications near London Colney on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.