Sleapshyde, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sleapshyde, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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.
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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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sleapshyde.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sleapshyde.
- 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 Sleapshyde based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
162 planning applications found near Sleapshyde.
- - 25 Sleapcross Gardens Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Rx
Double storey rear extension with internal alterations and part demolition of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Sleapshyde Farm Barns Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Listed Building Consent - Partial removal of existing concrete slab (part retention)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Condition 10 (hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission 5/2024/0259 dated 16/10/2024 for Change of use of an agricultural barn to residential dwelling with associated hard and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Condition 5 (details structural timbers) 5/2020/0239 dated 12/05/2020 for Listed Building consent - Conversion of existing stable to two bedroom residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Barns And Stables At Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Variation of Condition 8 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 5/2024/0431 dated 26/11/2024 for Change of use and conversion of barns to Class C3 (residential) to create si
Status: Undecided | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - The Crooked Billet 88 High Street Colney Heath St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Np
Erection of nine new dwellings, creation of a new minor vehicular access, and associated parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Conditions 3 (materials), 5 (windows, rooflights and doors) and 10 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 5/2024/0259 dated 16/10/2024 for Change of use of an agricultural bar
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Barns And Stables At Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Conditions 4 (recording work), 5 (post-excavation project), 6 (building recording), 8 (landscape and ecological management plan), 11 (hard and soft landscape works) and 14 (development pr
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Barns And Stables At Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Conditions 5 (extracts flues and vents and internal lighting scheme), 6 (eaves and plinth connection details and connection of window screening slats) and 7 (roof construction) of Listed
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Little Bushes Sleapshyde Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Conditions 4 (hard and soft landscaping) and 5 (materials) of planning permission 5/2022/2539 allowed on appeal dated 22/01/2024 for Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings,
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Barns And Stables At Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Condition 4 (samples of materials) for Listed Building consent 5/2024/0490 dated 26/11/2024 for Change of use and conversion of barns to Class C3 (residential) to create single dwelling w
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Barns And Stables At Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Condition 3 (samples of materials) for planning permission 5/2024/0431 dated 26/11/2024 for Change of use and conversion of barns to Class C3 (residential) to create single dwelling with
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - 3 Ye Olde House Sleapshyde Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Listed Building consent - Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Sleapshyde Farm Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Conditions 7 (construction management plan), 10 (hard and soft landscaping) and 13 (fire mitigation measures) of planning permission 5/2024/0259 dated 16/10/2024 for Change of use of an a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Little Bushes Sleapshyde Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Discharge of Condition 3 (bat mitigation strategy and method statement) of planning permission 5/2022/2539 allowed at appeal dated 22/01/2024 for Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Cons
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 1 Ye Olde House Sleapshyde Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
T1 - Robinia cut back lateral spread by 2m as tree is growing over driveway and rubbing on phone wire G1 - Robinias to cut back from road by 1.5m as branches are going to start encroaching on roadway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 29 Sleapcross Gardens Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Rx
Single storey side and rear extension with front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - 3 Ye Olde House Sleapshyde Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Se
Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - The Crooked Billet 88 High Street Colney Heath Hertfordshire Al4 0Np
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) of 5/2024/0036 dated 20/03/24 for Listed Building consent - Reinstatement of walls and windows following damage from vehicle damage
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 9 Sleapcross Gardens Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Rx
Single storey front and first floor rear extensions
Status: Withdrawn | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-05-09
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A brief summary of Sleapshyde in Hertfordshire
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 £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 Sleapshyde a particularly low-crime area.
Sleapshyde has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sleapshyde. 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 Sleapshyde includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Sleapshyde
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Sleapshyde. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 Sleapshyde.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sleapshyde were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% 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: 9 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
Nearby Towns
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