Has 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY in?

17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

Police records around 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest primary school to 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Kimpton Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 17 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Beech Way, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY

6 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 17 Beech Way

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17 Beech Way is a property in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LY). It has council tax band G.

6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 17 Beech Way is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Dec 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1: Oak - Reduce selected limbs over shrub and hedge area by approx 2.5m. Remove deadwood above 50mm. T2: Oak - To lift to approx 4m above ground level, by removing secondary branches only. Reduce overlong sections back to form a more compact crown. Remove deadwood over 50mm.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
23/02594/TPO
Full record in report
Oct 2022
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Oak - Reduce by approx 2m in height and 2m in width. Remove epicormic growth to approx 4m above ground level. T2 Lime - Reduce by approx 2m in height and 2m in width. Remove epicormic growth to approx 4m above ground level. T3 Oak - Reduce by approximately 2m in height and 2.5m in width. T4 Holly - Reduce by 1.5m in height, trim sides to create compact shape. T5 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approx 2m in height and 1.5m in width. Remove epicormic growth to approx 4m above ground level. T6 Lime - Reduce by approx 2m in height and 2m in width. Lift to approx 4m above ground level, 5m over roadway. T7 Horse chestnut - Reduce by approx 2m in height and 2m in width. T8 Oak - Reduce by approx 2m in height, reduce width over neighbouring property (southern portion of crown) by approx 3m.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
22/02283/TPO
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LY: £1,049,000 (2025–2023).

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Beech Crescent, Wheathampstead

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Area

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Full St Albans report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beech Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Kimpton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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