Marshalswick, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marshalswick, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marshalswick are administered by St Albans City And District Council. View the full St Albans City And District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marshalswick
Marshalswick is a suburban area situated approximately 1.5 miles northeast of St Albans city centre in Hertfordshire. Developed from the 1920s, it is surrounded by the suburbs of Jersey Farm, Fleetville, and Bernards Heath, making it a key residential location for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £601,479 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: St Albans
- LSOA: St Albans 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marshalswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marshalswick.
- 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 Marshalswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
98 planning applications found near Marshalswick.
- - 6 Hall Heath Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Bl
Silver Birch (T3)- Request to remove T3 (silver birch) request to remove fully for prevention of risk of falling due to history as referenced in supporting letter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 4 The Park St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ry
T1. Mature Sycamore - Rear garden - (TPO1518) To reduce the overall crown by up to 30%, to the previous pruning points as per previous reduction works carried out in 2018. Works requested to maintain
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 26 Homewood Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Bq
T1 Oak - To reduce the overall crown in size by up to 30% (1-1.5M) retaining a natural appearance, to maintain the crown to a reasonable size/spread for the garden boundary location and to alleviate e
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 60A Sandpit Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Bw
Prior Approval - Change of use from mixed Class C3 (residential) and Class D1 (day nursery) to Class C3 (residential)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 26A Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xg
Discharge of Conditions 3 (materials, partial discharge for zinc cladding only) for planning permission 5/2024/1331 dated 25/04/2025 for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a single ne
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 215 Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xa
Rear ground and first floor extension with loft conversion and extension into habitable space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 14 Sherwood Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Ql
Single storey front and side extensions, first floor side extension and conversion of garage space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 4 Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xg
Extensions and alterations to house with new roof, a detached garage and new driveway with dropped kerb entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 197 Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xa
Part garge conversion. Removal of rooflights to garage/store room. Changes to windows to the rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Wycombe Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Rh
Subdivision of existing hot food retail unit to create separate retail unit and installation of new entrance door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 67 Charmouth Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Sf
Demolition of existing detached dwelling and replacement with a new detached dwelling with storage and associated works
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 35 Sherwood Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Qj
Oak/Cherry - Removal of the lowest limb overhanging the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 13 Sherwood Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Qj
Replacement of an existing glass conservatory roof with a replica tiled roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 45 Kingshill Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Qh
Garage conversion and enclosure of existing open porch, single storey side extension, single and two-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 35 Charmouth Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Se
Replacement doors and windows to existing study including alterations to openings and Installation of roof window to flat roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 14 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rh
Proposed side extension with new dormer, adjusted dormers and raised flat roof to side allowing roof light with alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 59 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of garden room/outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 29 Queens Crescent St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Qg
Proposed infill rear and front extension with infill side first floor extension and two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 74 Gurney Court Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rj
First floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 65 Charmouth Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Sf
Demolition of garage and construction of two storey side, part single, part two rear extension, raising and roof configuration to accommodate loft conversion with roof lights and rear dormer window an
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Marshalswick in Hertfordshire
Marshalswick is a suburban area situated approximately 1.5 miles northeast of St Albans city centre in Hertfordshire. Developed from the 1920s, it is surrounded by the suburbs of Jersey Farm, Fleetville, and Bernards Heath, making it a key residential location for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Marshalswick show an average sale price of £601,479, 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 Marshalswick a particularly low-crime area.
Marshalswick has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Albans. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Marshalswick 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, Marshalswick 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 Marshalswick
In the last 24 months, 187 planning applications were submitted near Marshalswick. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Marshalswick.
The average decision period of 76 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 Marshalswick were full planning applications (82), tree works (43), outline applications (33). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 171 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 124 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.