The Camp, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Camp, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Camp 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 The Camp
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, is located 20 miles north-west of London, nestled between Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield. Known for its rich Roman heritage as the site of Verulamium, the city boasts a population of 82,146 and serves as a significant hub for planning applications in the region. Its strategic positioning and historical significance make it an important area for development and urban planning.
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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 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Camp.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Camp.
- 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 The Camp based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near The Camp.
- - 34 Thirlmere Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Qr
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 2.95m in height x 4.00m in depth with 2.95m height to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 128 Thirlmere Drive St Albans Al1 5Ql
Certificate of Lawfulness (propopsed) - Loft dorma extension to the erxisting semi detached house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 Cunningham Hill Road St Albans Al1 5Bx
Certificate pf Lawfulness (proposed) - Erection of a glazed outbuilding to the rear garden following the demolition of the existing timber gazebo
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 10 Kitchener Close St Albans Al1 5Rj
Certificate of Lawfulness - (proposed) - single storey full width rear extension 3m deep 3.3m max HT plus a garage conversion to form a habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 31 Royston Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Nf
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Rear garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 33 Cunningham Hill Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Bx
Proposed rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 46 Foxcroft St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sp
Front and rear ground floor extensions and garage conversion, first floor rear extension, side dormer and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 15 St Vincent Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sl
Two storey side/rear extension, plus single storey front and rear extensions following demolition of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 1 Ramsey Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sr
Ground and first floor rear extensions and first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 46 Foxcroft St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sp
Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) - Erection of a garden room to be used as an office and for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 34 Thirlmere Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Qr
Single storey rear extension with raised patio (replacing existing conservatory)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 5 Flinders Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sz
Part single, part first floor rear extension with rooflights and alterations to openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 15 Camp View Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ln
Single-storey 4m rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 9 Glenlyn Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Pf
Variation of Conditions 1 (time limit), 2 (approved plans) and 3 (matching materials) to allow alteration to the proposed garage of planning permission 5/2023/2591 dated 20/02/2024 for Proposed dual p
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 69 Cambridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Lf
Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 13 Camp View Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ln
Single Storey Rear Extension. Loft Conversion c/w Rear Dormer & Roof Light to Front Elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 126 Drakes Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ad
Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 221 Camp Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ne
Single storey rear extension and new rear bi-fold doors, loft conversion including L shaped dormer and front rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 135 London Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Ta
T4 Silver Birch - Fell and remove to stump level. Tree has been in decline and has now failed, significant fungal and decay progression at base.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 11 Beresford Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Nw
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Change of use from C3 to C4 (house in multiple occupation) via Schedule 2, article 3, Part 3 Class L of the GPDO 2015 (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Albans | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of The Camp in Hertfordshire
St Albans, a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, is located 20 miles north-west of London, nestled between Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield. Known for its rich Roman heritage as the site of Verulamium, the city boasts a population of 82,146 and serves as a significant hub for planning applications in the region. Its strategic positioning and historical significance make it an important area for development and urban planning.
Property prices in The Camp 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 The Camp a particularly low-crime area.
The Camp has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Albans, Cunningham Avenue, Sopwell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Camp 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 The Camp
In the last 24 months, 164 planning applications were submitted near The Camp. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 The Camp.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near The Camp were full planning applications (63), outline applications (35), tree works (27). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 147 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 113 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.