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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Smallford · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

51 Station Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HBAwaiting decisionConstruction of one detached three-bedroom dwelling with associated access, parking, private amenity space and landscapingReceived 15 Oct 20265/2026/1653
2 Lyon Way St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0LBAwaiting decisionChange of use to Class E (d) for an indoor golf venue with associated external works at 2 Lyon Way St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0LBReceived 25 Sep 20265/2026/1520
53 & Land Rear of 55-59 Station Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HBAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 2 (approved plans) extend the road up to the site boundary line and relocate the proposed planting to alternative locations within the site boundary of planning permission 5/2025/1711 dated 15/12/2025 for Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to allow minor changes to the proposals of planning permission 5/2024/0454 dated 12/12/2024 for Demolition of 53 Station Road and erection of 8 new dwellings with associated access, parking, amenity space and landscaping at 53 & Land Rear of 55-59 Station Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HBReceived 18 Sep 20265/2026/1493
17 Springfield Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HJAwaiting decisionFirst floor extension over existing ground floor extension and internal changes at 17 Springfield Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HJReceived 14 Aug 20265/2026/1435
48 Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0SBApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed hip to gable and dormer to form loft conversion at 48 Sleapshyde Lane Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0SBReceived 6 Aug 2026Decided 25 Sep 20265/2026/1480

Planning in Smallford

Approved: 90%; 28 of 31 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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AL4 336 applications in the last 12 months

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About Smallford

Smallford is a village located within the City and District of St Albans, Hertfordshire, situated between the larger towns of Hatfield and St Albans. Formerly served by the Smallford railway station, which is now part of the Alban Way cycle path, the village falls under the civil parish of Colney Heath. For those researching planning applications in the area, Smallford offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.

Property prices in Smallford show an average sale price of £306,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Smallford 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 Smallford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smallford 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 Smallford, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Smallford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Smallford?

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Smallford. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Smallford?

The average planning decision time near Smallford is 80 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 Smallford?

The planning approval rate near Smallford is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smallford?

The most common type of planning application near Smallford is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smallford?

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