The Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH
1 planning record
About The Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Cottage is a property in Barley, Royston, Royston (SG8 8LH). It has council tax band C.
One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.
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
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
Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Oct 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1, T2, T3, T4: Cherry - Reduce by 2m. T5: 2 x Ash - Fell to ground level. T6, T8: Ash - Fell to ground level. T7: 3x Ash - Fell to ground level. T9: Walnut - Reduce by 3m
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 SG8 8LH: (2024–2021).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Royston district page.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG8 8LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.6dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 14 points of interest in total.
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