Search The Folly planning applications

21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of The Folly · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 21 · received or decided in the last 12 months

1 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JDAwaiting decisionTwo-storey and part single-storey rear extensions, side extensions, a two-storey front extension incorporating a projecting glazed gable feature, and new roof by increasing the ridge level and rooms within the roof space at 1 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JDReceived 11 Sep 20265/2026/1564
Lanesbury Marshalls Heath Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HSApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - The proposal comprises the demolition of the existing garage and attached brick-built coal store, and their replacement with a single-storey side extension. The works also include the construction of a new open porch to the front elevation of the existing dwelling at Lanesbury Marshalls Heath Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HSReceived 7 Jul 2026Decided 4 Sep 20265/2026/1298
38 Marshalls Way Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HYAwaiting decisionSingle storey side extension, relocate front entrance door with porch canopy and alterations, following demolition of existing side conservatory and part of detached garage at 38 Marshalls Way Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HYReceived 3 Jul 20265/2026/1136
11 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JDAwaiting decisionTwo storey front and rear extensions. SIngle storey front, side and rear extensions. Alterations to openings including dormers and velux windows. Replacement roof finishes. Replacement wall finishes and paint finish to external walls, replacement windows and doors. Balcony veranda with outdoor fireplace. Demolition of existing garage on boundary and replacement of new brickwork boundary wall . New 1800mm electric gates and piers. Extension of existing paved driveway. Solar panels to south facing roof (side elevations) and air conditioning units to side elevations at 11 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JDReceived 5 Jun 20265/2026/0928
43 Marshalls Way Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HZAwaiting decisionAlterations at roof level to provide additional accommodation, infill rear extension at 43 Marshalls Way Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8HZReceived 1 May 20265/2026/0670

Planning in The Folly

Approved: 83%; 20 of 24 decided
Decision time: about 15 weeks; on average

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

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Around The Folly

Postcode districts

AL4 338 applications in the last 12 monthsAL5 515 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: St Albans City and District Council

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About The Folly

The Folly is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in The Folly show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around The Folly has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Folly 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 The Folly, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near The Folly. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Folly?

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near The Folly. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near The Folly?

The average planning decision time near The Folly is 105 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 The Folly?

The planning approval rate near The Folly is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Folly?

The most common type of planning application near The Folly is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Folly?

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