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Planning in Smug Oak

Approved
78%
39 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Smug Oak

Smug Oak is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Smug Oak 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 Smug Oak a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Smug Oak has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smug Oak 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 Smug Oak, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Smug Oak. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), tree works (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Smug Oak?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Smug Oak. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Smug Oak?
The average planning decision time near Smug Oak is 93 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 Smug Oak?
The planning approval rate near Smug Oak is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Smug Oak?
The most common type of planning application near Smug Oak is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Smug Oak?
You can search and track planning applications near Smug Oak on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.