The Forge, Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, AL6 9BW
About The Forge
The Forge is a property in Ayot St. Lawrence, Welwyn, Welwyn (AL6 9BW).
It hasn't traded since April 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
A partial demolition application was refused at The Forge in 2023.
- May 2024ConditionsIn report
Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Materials), condition 2 (Windows, doors, eaves, verges and cills) and condition 3 (Rooflights), on planning permission 6/2023/1705/HOUSE
- Reference
- 6/2024/0450/COND
- Oct 2023DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of part first floor side extension, side extension and erection of two storey side/rear extension following the demolition of existing extension.
Extension- Reference
- 6/2023/1705/HOUSE
What's in The Forge, Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, AL6 9BW's planning history?
5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on The Forge was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£460,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 April 1998Most recent
£460,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in AL6 9BW: £1,400,000 (2020–2006).
Nearby sales in AL6 9BW
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Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.6 km
Codicote Mill — bus stop.
Closest school
2.1 km
Codicote Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
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