New Greens, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Greens, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About New Greens
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, lies approximately 20 miles north-west of London and serves as a key location for planning applications in the region. Known as the first major town along the ancient Roman road of Watling Street, it was originally established as the city of Verulamium. With a population of 82,146, St Albans offers a blend of rich heritage and modern amenities, making it an attractive area for development and urban planning.
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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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Greens.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Greens.
- 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 New Greens based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near New Greens.
- - 22 New Greens Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Hs
Proposed ground floor wraparound, front extension, garage conversion, solar panels and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 21 New Greens Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Hs
First floor front extension over existing garage and single storey rear extension (concurrent with 22 New Greens Avenue)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 52 Cavan Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Hp
Single storey front porch , two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 10 The Hedges Woollam Crescent St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Nl
Installation of one mobility scooter unit and access path to unit
Status: Undecided | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 104 Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Ex
Proposed loft conversion with new side gable, flat roofed rear dormer and rooflights to the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 5 Cavan Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Hr
Demolition of existing single storey attached garage, porch and outhouse and construction of part single, part two storey front, rear and side extension with rooflights and pitched roofs, solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 21 Maple Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Eq
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 146 Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Eu
Proposed rear single storey extension replacing demolished buildings, with two storey side and rear extensions and new porch enclosure and boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 68 High Oaks St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Dn
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to add a storage/ playroom, and a rooflight in the loft of the already approved dwelling would maximize space efficiency and enhance home functionality of pla
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 68 High Oaks St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Dn
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Details of Materials) and 5 (Existing and Proposed Levels) of planning permission 5/2023/1813 dated 11/03/2024 for Demolition of existing garage and construction of new two
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 20 Cavan Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Hr
Granny annexe to rear of the garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 118 Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Bz
Removal of chimney stack and construction of hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer window with front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - 68 High Oaks St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Dn
Demolition of existing garage, construction of an end terraced, three bedroom dwelling, bin store, bicycle store and associated parking (resubmission following refusal of 5/2022/0547)
Status: Rejected | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - 74 High Oaks St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Dw
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Extension and alteration of dwelling to reinstate garage, add a porch and extend at the rear to provide a family kitchen room, wc/shower and home office
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - 126A Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Bz
Single storey front extension and porch canopy, first floor rear extension and alterations to roof to facilitate extension to existing loft accommodation with two front dormer windows and rear rooflig
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2022-03-21
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A brief summary of New Greens in Hertfordshire
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, lies approximately 20 miles north-west of London and serves as a key location for planning applications in the region. Known as the first major town along the ancient Roman road of Watling Street, it was originally established as the city of Verulamium. With a population of 82,146, St Albans offers a blend of rich heritage and modern amenities, making it an attractive area for development and urban planning.
Property prices in New Greens 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 New Greens a particularly low-crime area.
New Greens has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Childwickbury, St Albans. 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 New Greens includes 7 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, New Greens 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 New Greens
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near New Greens. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 New Greens.
The average decision period of 75 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 New Greens were full planning applications (12), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.