Sandridge, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandridge, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Sandridge
Sandridge is a village and civil parish located between St Albans city centre and Wheathampstead in Hertfordshire, England. As part of the contiguous built-up area of St Albans, Sandridge presents a blend of rural charm and urban connectivity, making it a relevant location for planning applications within the St Albans district.
Population: 11,877 (2021) · Area: 5.9 km²
District: St Albans
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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 Sandridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandridge.
- 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 Sandridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Sandridge.
- - 23 Church End Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dn
Discharge of Condition 3 (details of materials) of planning permission 5/2025/0719 dated 20/01/2026 for Open porch to front entrance, alterations to openings, replacement windows with change of style.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1 Church End Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dl
Proposed works: Reduce the row of Cypress and Portuguese Laurel trees on the right-hand side of the garden by approximately 30%. Reasons for works: Routine maintenance to ensure the trees remain healt
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 56 Langley Grove Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dx
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed loft conversion with rear flat roofed dormer and rooflights to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 4 Church End Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dl
Scots Pine : Reduce the Scots Pine to approximately fence height Reason Pine Work Description: Reduce and shape the Pine by approximately 30% Reason for Works: The Pine tree is being reduced to: Manag
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 3 Church End Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dl
False Acacia - repeat works to redice the tree to previous eduction points. Pussy Willow Two Alders Plane not subject to TPO reduce to previous points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Harefield House Lane Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Eg
Installation of a 60 Solar Panel array
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 10 Gibbons Close Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Ep
Demolition of conservatory, proposed full width ground floor extension with part first floor rear extension, part ground and first floor front extension, garage conversion and internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 31 Lyndon Mead Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Ex
Construction of garden shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - St Leonards Church Church End Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9Dn
Reduce and shape an Ash tree on the right-hand-side of the church as shown in the additional photographs. There are snapped branches in the crown which should they fall, may cause harm to pedestrians.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Sandridge in Hertfordshire
Sandridge is a village and civil parish located between St Albans city centre and Wheathampstead in Hertfordshire, England. As part of the contiguous built-up area of St Albans, Sandridge presents a blend of rural charm and urban connectivity, making it a relevant location for planning applications within the St Albans district. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,877 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Albans district.
Sandridge covers an area of approximately 5.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sandridge a particularly low-crime area.
Sandridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sandridge. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandridge 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 Sandridge
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Sandridge. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Sandridge.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Sandridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sandridge were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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