Markyate, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Markyate, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Markyate
Markyate is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Hertfordshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Its strategic position makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, offering potential for development while maintaining its rural character.
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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: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Markyate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Markyate.
- 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 Markyate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Markyate.
- - 49 London Road Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JP
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00829/FHA
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 131 High Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JG
New Facia signage. Self Adhesive Vinyl graphics to windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 69 London Road Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JP
First floor rear extension with roof lights and juliet balcony. Resubmission following approval (22/03326/FHA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Markyate Post Office 66 - 68 High Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8HZ
New fascia signage; Panels (printed wood effect only to ACM panel); Lettering (super-imposed acrylic); overhead trough lighting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 8 King Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JY
2 storey rear extension 3m deep
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 8 King Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JY
Two storey side extension. Demolition of attached store room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - The Tower House Cleveland Road Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8LD
Single storey wood double garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 64 High Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8HZ
Tree Works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - Markyate Grill 121 High Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JG
Retention and upgrade of existing external gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 131 High Street Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8JG
Demolition of existing commercial premises and redevelopment with 9x residential dwellings and 1x ground floor commercial unit on Local Plan allocation land.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Markyate in Hertfordshire
Markyate is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Hertfordshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Its strategic position makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, offering potential for development while maintaining its rural character.
Property prices in Markyate 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 Markyate a particularly low-crime area.
Markyate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Markyate, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Markyate includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Markyate
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Markyate. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Markyate.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Markyate were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.