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 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. 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

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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: £1,160,000 (2026–2024).

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Overview

About 17 Beech Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

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.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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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.
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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

113/mo

Steady 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.

Nearest schools

Kimpton Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
Sauncey Wood Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
Katherine Warington SchoolSecondary2.9km

Nearest stops

Beech WayBus stop212m
The BroadwayBus stop409m
The LodgeBus stop701m
The SlypeBus stop789m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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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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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for 17 Beech Way because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in AL4 8LY.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 17 Beech Way, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for 17 Beech Way. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 6 applications are matched to 17 Beech Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 8LY, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 17 Beech Way is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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