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Planning in Marshalls Heath

Approved
76%
16 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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About Marshalls Heath

Marshalls Heath is a quaint hamlet in the parish of Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, encompassing a 4-hectare (10-acre) Local Nature Reserve. Owned and managed by Wheathampstead Parish Council in collaboration with the Friends of Marshalls Heath, the reserve was acquired from The Queen's College, Oxford, in 1966. This area serves as a valuable green space for local wildlife and community engagement, making it relevant for planning applications focused on conservation and development in the region.

Property prices in Marshalls Heath show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Marshalls Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Marshalls Heath has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marshalls Heath 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Marshalls Heath, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Marshalls Heath. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Marshalls Heath?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Marshalls Heath. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Marshalls Heath?
The average planning decision time near Marshalls Heath is 97 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 Marshalls Heath?
The planning approval rate near Marshalls Heath is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Marshalls Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Marshalls Heath is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Marshalls Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Marshalls Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.