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Planning in Sleapshyde

Approved
87%
45 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Sleapshyde

Sleapshyde is a quaint village in Hertfordshire, nestled between Hatfield and St Albans, and bordered by Smallford to the south and Colney Heath to the north. The village features a local pub, The Plough, and has a designated conservation area, established by St Albans District Council in 1993, which helps to preserve its historical character. Notably, the former Methodist church has been repurposed into a private residence, reflecting the village's evolving landscape.

Property prices in Sleapshyde show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sleapshyde area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Sleapshyde has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sleapshyde 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sleapshyde, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Sleapshyde. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sleapshyde?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Sleapshyde. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sleapshyde?
The average planning decision time near Sleapshyde is 94 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 Sleapshyde?
The planning approval rate near Sleapshyde is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sleapshyde?
The most common type of planning application near Sleapshyde is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sleapshyde?
You can search and track planning applications near Sleapshyde on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.