Marshalls Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marshalls Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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.
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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 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marshalls Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marshalls Heath.
- 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 Marshalls Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Marshalls Heath.
- - 4 Cromwell Barns Marshalls Heath Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hs
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Lanesbury Marshalls Heath Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hs
Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation with a hipped roof to match existing, fenestration and elevation alterations and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-31
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A brief summary of Marshalls Heath in Hertfordshire
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 £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 Marshalls Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Marshalls Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: 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 Marshalls Heath 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Marshalls Heath
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Marshalls Heath. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Marshalls Heath.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Marshalls Heath were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Leasey Bridge planning applications
- The Folly planning applications
- Blackmore End planning applications
- Mackerye End planning applications
- Lea Valley planning applications
- Wheathampstead planning applications
- Gustard Wood planning applications
- Amwell 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.