St Stephens, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Stephens, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in St Stephens are administered by St Albans City And District Council. View the full St Albans City And District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Stephens
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, is strategically located 20 miles northwest of London and serves as a key point along the ancient Roman road, Watling Street. With a population of 82,146, it boasts a rich heritage as the former city of Verulamium, making it a significant area for planning applications, particularly in relation to urban development and conservation. Its proximity to major towns like Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield further enhances its appeal for future projects.
District: St Albans
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £601,479 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St Albans
- Parliamentary constituency: St Albans
- LSOA: St Albans 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Stephens.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Stephens.
- 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 St Stephens based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near St Stephens.
- - 159 Westfields St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ju
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Constructing single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 12 Rowlatt Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Nb
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Conversion of loft space and construction of rear box dormer and insertion of gable window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 12 Rowlatt Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Nb
Demolition of existing side and rear extension and construction of a canopy porch, part single, part two storey front, two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 14 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ap
G1 Mixed Species All trees throughout the wooded strip of land running around the eastern and northern boundary lines of site - Level 2 survey required A1 All Ivy clad trees not possible to carry out
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 12 Antonine Gate St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ja
New single storey rear extension and conversion of existing side garage with associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 38 Claudian Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jf
Proposed two storey front and side extensions, single storey rear extension, fa�ade alterations and internal layout alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 1 Spinneys Drive King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ae
1. Beech (left-hand side of ???The Beacon???) Proposed work: Reduce and shape by approximately 50%. Reason: Tree is in contact with the building, causing shading and potential structural conflict. Red
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 103 Mortimer Crescent Kings Park St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Gb
Single storey rear extension, alterations to openings, rooflights to rear and alterations to planting and pathway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 16 Deva Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Js
New orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 52 Claudian Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jq
Single storey front extension to garage with pitched roof and widened garage door and demolition of existing bin store. The existing external side door from the kitchen is now an internal door giving
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 20 Dubrae Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jt
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - To add a pitched roof with a ridge height of 3.3m and a vaulted ceiling inside
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Glenalmond Lodge 12 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ar
Demolition of existing porch, conservatory and replacement with new front door and conservatory, garage conversion and alterations to openings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - The Beacon 26 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Au
New staff block adjacent to existing building linked with an external covered walkway
Status: Conditions | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 3 The Ramparts King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Aj
Proposed first floor extension, alterations to openings and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-04-21
View full details - - 3 The Ramparts & Communal Land In The Ramparts King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Aj
TPO1849 (T2) Confirmed: 10/01/2018 Type: Individual - Cherry TPO1849 (T3) Confirmed: 10/01/2018 Type: Individual - Cherry To reduce the two Cherry Trees by approximately 30%. This is to allow more lig
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-04-07
View full details - - Land Between 21 And 22 Antonine Gate St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jb
Construction of two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - The Beacon 26 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Au
T003 - 1 x Pine next to driveway fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 18 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ar
Cherry tree in front garden - reduce by 50% decay and the branches snap and fall in bad weather conditions
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 32 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Au
Construction of 3m high timber fence in replacement of existing 1.8m timber fence (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 10 Corinium Gate St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Hx
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed rear extension to 3m projection with new doors to side. Proposed side extension less than half the width of the property canopy to front window
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2023-07-23
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A brief summary of St Stephens in Hertfordshire
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, is strategically located 20 miles northwest of London and serves as a key point along the ancient Roman road, Watling Street. With a population of 82,146, it boasts a rich heritage as the former city of Verulamium, making it a significant area for planning applications, particularly in relation to urban development and conservation. Its proximity to major towns like Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield further enhances its appeal for future projects. It sits within the St Albans district.
Property prices in St Stephens show an average sale price of £601,479, 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 St Stephens a particularly low-crime area.
St Stephens has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Albans. 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 St Stephens includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Stephens 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 St Stephens
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near St Stephens. Of these, 73% 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 St Stephens.
At 67 days on average, decisions near St Stephens slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Stephens were tree works (37), full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 105 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 81 applications
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