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Planning in Redbourn

Approved
85%
50 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Redbourn

Redbourn is a picturesque village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, situated just 3 miles from Harpenden, 4 miles from St Albans, and 5 miles from Hemel Hempstead. With a population of 6,913 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Redbourn offers a charming community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,450 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Albans district.

Redbourn covers an area of approximately 7.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Redbourn show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Redbourn has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Redbourn 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.redbourn.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Redbourn, 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, 124 planning applications were submitted near Redbourn. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were tree works (17), full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (14). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Redbourn?
In the last 24 months, 124 planning applications were submitted near Redbourn. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Redbourn?
The average planning decision time near Redbourn is 91 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 Redbourn?
The planning approval rate near Redbourn is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Redbourn?
The most common type of planning application near Redbourn is tree works applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Redbourn?
You can search and track planning applications near Redbourn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.