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Planning appeals in St Albans City Council, 2022

82 appeals decided in 2022, 26% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed28 December 2022· householder3304374
    1 Browning Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TS

    first floor side extension, single storey front extension with living accommodation above garage and front canopy porch

  2. Dismissed22 December 2022· minor3301783
    Lower Stud Equestrian Centre, Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TX

    proposed rebuilding of partially demolished building to provide a hay barn

  3. Dismissed20 December 2022· minor3298415
    3 Sovereign Park, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0FJ

    Demolition of existing and erection of 40 houses – reserved matters pursuant to application 5/99/1354 (resubmission following refusal of 5/00/2088)’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/01/0684, dated 17 August 2001

  4. Dismissed16 December 2022· minor3300062
    Clarence House West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2AR

    the erection of a new four-bedroom detached dwelling

  5. Dismissed13 December 2022· householder3306682
    85 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3BA

    the construction of a crossover and parking/turning circle to front garden

  6. Dismissed13 December 2022· householder3301496
    2 Ivory Close, St. Albans, AL4 0GU

    a two-storey side extension

  7. Dismissed13 December 2022· householder3299418
    25 Newfield Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0GB

    Retrospective approval for study/store (single-storey outbuilding)

  8. Unknown5 December 2022· other3284540
    19 Hill Street, St. Albans, AL3 4QS
  9. Dismissed5 December 2022· householder3284539
    19 Hill Street, St. Albans, AL3 4QS

    Single storey side extension with glazed link (resubmission following refusal of 5/2020/1474 dated 30/10/2020)

  10. Dismissed2 December 2022· minor3297785
    Land off Mackereye End, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 5DS

    change of use from fallow (Class 3b) agricultural to (sui generis) equestrian and the erection of a building with two individual stable units (following refused application 5/2020/2327)

  11. Dismissed2 December 2022· minor3291436
    Hornbeam Wood, Common Lane, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5FF

    Conversion of existing stable to single dwelling to be used ancillary to the existing use of the site, and associated alterations

  12. Dismissed16 November 2022· householder3284210
    Field End, Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HS

    First floor extension, over existing single storey, rear protrusion

  13. Dismissed4 November 2022· minor3287291
    The Barn, Nicholls Farm, Lybury Lane , Redbourn, AL3 7JH

    change of use from general industrial to Class C3 (residential), retention of swimming pool and associated landscaping and decking and ancillary barn for garage and office following demolition of previous industrial building (retrospective) without complying with conditions 1 and 3 attached to planning permission Ref 5/20/2784, dated 21 May 2021

  14. Dismissed2 November 2022· other3284609
    15 Welclose Street, St. Albans, AL3 4QD

    the conversion of the existing cellar into a habitable room

  15. Allowed31 October 2022· householder3305229
    166 Drakes Drive, St. Albans, AL1 5AB

    a single storey rear extension

  16. Dismissed28 October 2022· householder3302708
    6 Folly Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5QD

    a rear dormer extension to roof

  17. Dismissed28 October 2022· minor3299526
    Chahal House, Toulmin Drive, St Albans, AL3 6EG

    a two storey dwelling with habitable loft accommodation

  18. Allowed27 October 2022· householder3299937
    7 Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4AU

    part single part two storey front and rear extension following demolition of existing garage and rear extension. Alterations to fenestration and driveway. Construction of rear canopy

  19. Allowed27 October 2022· minor3296096
    Land Rear of 15, 17 & 19 Tuffnells Way, Harpenden, AL5 3HJ

    Erection of 3 detached dwellings

  20. Dismissed24 October 2022· householder3289821
    Hunters Lodge, 17 Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8RP

    Two storey front extension

  21. Dismissed24 October 2022· other3285266
    Hunters Lodge, 17 Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8RP

    two storey front extension

  22. Allowed17 October 2022· minor3259165
    Land North-East of Ardens Rise, House Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9HE

    the change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 5 Gypsy families each with one static caravan/mobile home, including laying of a hardstanding

  23. Dismissed13 October 2022· householder3297811
    Hollybush Cottage, Hammonds Lane, Sandridge, AL4 9BG

    Demolition of conservatory, front porch and side garden wall, relocation of front porch, first floor rear, single storey, front, side and rear extensions, alteration to fenestration and other associated works

  24. Dismissed7 October 2022· householder3291917
    14 Leycroft Way, Harpenden, AL5 1JW

    the “raising of ridge height and conversion of hip to gable roof to facilitate loft conversion with rooflights and alterations to openings

  25. Dismissed7 October 2022· major3288939
    133A London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1TA

    the construction of nine apartments and two, three bedroom semi-detached houses with bike and bin stores following demolition of existing buildings, new vehicular access and associated parking and landscaping

  26. Dismissed7 October 2022· minor3284899
    Shenstone Kennels, Tower Hill Lane, Sandridge, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9BH

    the construction of an outbuilding with decking

  27. Dismissed5 October 2022· minor3285540
    The Chalkdrawers Arms PH, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans , Hertfordshire , AL4 0PP

    described on the application form as: Change of use of public house to create one, three-bedroom dwelling and office accommodation with associated parking, landscaping and external works

  28. Allowed4 October 2022· minor3295358
    1 Kirkdale Road, Harpenden, AL5 2PT

    ‘Raising and alterations to roof from flat to pitched with roof lights and front and rear gables to create Class E(g)(i) office space, alterations to openings’

  29. Dismissed3 October 2022· householder3293021
    108 Lower Luton Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HH

    a single storey rear extension

  30. Dismissed3 October 2022· minor3285716
    80 Meadway, Harpenden, AL5 1JQ

    conversion of existing detached dwelling into two dwellings following subdivision of plot, single storey rear and side extension with rooflights, first floor side extension and raising of ridge height to facilitate loft conversion to habitable accommodation with rear dormers, insertion of front rooflights and alterations to openings, new front canopies and associated landscaping works

  31. Dismissed29 September 2022· minor3296314
    16 Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2QE

    Replacement of 3 bedroom house with new 5 bedroom house and associated landscaping

  32. Allowed22 September 2022· householder3301577
    28 Worley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5NS

    the erection of a front and rear dormer extension with ground floor modification

  33. Dismissed16 September 2022· other3285581
    Heath House,, 9, Harpenden Road, St Albans, AL3 5LL

    an oak framed garden room extension with roof lantern

  34. Dismissed12 September 2022· minor3286538
    6 Highfield Road, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9BU

    described on the application form as ‘Proposed demolition of No 6 bungalow. Proposed new bungalow at No 6. New boundaries to No 6a. New access road. New detached property and parking to the rear of No 6 and 6A’

  35. Dismissed6 September 2022· major3263521
    67 St. Peters Street, St. Albans, AL1 3EA

    ‘Redevelopment of the existing building to provide 24 one and two bedroom flats, including the construction of 3 additional storeys, retention of the existing ground floor retail unit (Class A1) and a flexible retail/leisure use (Class A1/ Class D2) in the existing basement’

  36. Dismissed5 September 2022· minor3293688
    25B Alma Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AR

    ‘creation of first floor rear terrace, decking and privacy balustrading including replacement balustrading’

  37. Allowed31 August 2022· ldc3289638
    5 Lovett Road, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UE

    remove existing timber framed double glazing and replace with new double glazing to match exact look and dimensions of existing windows/doors

  38. Dismissed26 August 2022· householder3284983
    8 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HX

    Part attic conversion and erection of first floor extension to create new first floor bedroom with en-suite, along with 4 no. new roof lights and internal alterations”

  39. Dismissed18 August 2022· major3294152
    Land off Baulk Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FJ

    Outline application (all matters reserved) – Residential development

  40. Dismissed15 August 2022· householder3291078
    64 Boundary Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4DH

    Replacing single glazed glass unit to double glazed uvc double glazing unit with openers and frosted glass leaving original wooden frames and not changing appearance using upvc. Replacing rotten door using upvc

  41. Dismissed12 August 2022· minor3278024
    Land to the Rear of 44A, 44B & 44C Lybury Lane, Redbourn, AL3 7HY

    a two-bedroom detached bungalow

  42. Dismissed11 August 2022· ldc3288857
    12 Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HR

    Single storey rear garden outbuilding (175.8m² footprint) set 2m from north and east boundaries, comprising home office, summer room, music room, gymnasium, changing room, storage, plant room and toilet facilities

  43. Dismissed29 July 2022· minor3278854
    32 Cambridge Road, St. Albans, AL1 5LQ

    described on the application form as “Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with attached garages fronting Cambridge Road and a detached new dwelling with attached garage fronting College Road with associated parking and access

  44. Dismissed14 July 2022· minor3290117
    3 Wildwood Avenue, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3XG

    ‘Outline application (appearance, landscaping and layout) for the construction of two detached dwellings in the rear garden of 3 Wildwood Avenue’

  45. Allowed1 June 2022· householder3275166
    6 Prospect Road, St Albans, AL1 2AX

    for a single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and insertion of rooflights

  46. Dismissed31 May 2022· minor3286091
    Garages Rear of 34 to 40 College Road , St Albans, AL1 5ND

    demolition of garage court and construction of three apartments with associated parking and landscaping

  47. Allowed13 May 2022· minor3282627
    37 Napsbury Lane, St. Albans, AL1 1DU

    change of use of dwelling to a residential care home for up to 4 young people

  48. Dismissed12 May 2022· minor3284974
    8 Cumberland Close, Pimlico, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8SL

    the conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings, new porch canopy and alterations to openings

  49. Dismissed10 May 2022· minor3285363
    Long Acre, Holly Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5DY

    demolition of existing chalet bungalow and replacement with 1.5 storey Passivhaus and associated works. Amendments to existing garage

  50. Dismissed6 May 2022· minor3285423
    12 Pondwick Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HG

    demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new Passivhaus dwelling and associated works

  51. Dismissed4 May 2022· minor3286198
    50 Mayflower Road, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2QW

    demolition of Nos. 50 and 52 Mayflower Road and existing garage structures and the construction of 3 no. four-bedroom detached dwellings, altered and new vehicle crossover and associated landscaping

  52. Dismissed3 May 2022· householder3283508
    4 Strawberry Crescent, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1US

    a rear outbuilding (retrospective)

  53. Allowed28 April 2022· householder3291508
    20 Church Street, St. Albans, AL3 5NQ

    the construction of a loft conversion to habitable accommodation, with front rooflights and a rear dormer window

  54. Dismissed26 April 2022· householder3293700
    12 Paxton Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PF

    the construction of a loft conversion to form a bedroom and en-suite

  55. Allowed25 April 2022· minor3282256
    Land to the Rear of 76-80 Oakwood Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3QA

    6 x 3 bedroom dwellings, access, landscaping and all enabling works

  56. Dismissed21 April 2022· commercial3283892
    80 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3DQ

    the installation of front externally illuminated fascia panels and letters

  57. Allowed7 April 2022· householder3271494
    56A Marshalswick Lane, St Albans, AL1 4XF

    Retention of dwelling including reduction of ridge and dormer height; creation of eaves at 2.5m above datum; retain blocking off to lightwells; insertion of level roof lights; removal of block and beam patio; retain obscure panels to upper windows

  58. Allowed5 April 2022· minor3275907
    Hawthorns Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St. Albans, AL4 0QW

    erection of detached dwelling following removal of existing structures

  59. Dismissed1 April 2022· minor3282472
    The Plough PH, 30-32 Tyttenhanger Green, Tyttenhanger, Saint Albans, Herts, AL4 0RW

    Retention of 3 No. gazebos

  60. Dismissed29 March 2022· minor3284816
    Carpet Shop, 45 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL1 4JE

    a single storey bedsit to rear garden

  61. Dismissed29 March 2022· minor3271330
    Searches Farm, Searches Lane, Bedmond, St Albans, WD5 0SB

    erection of an agricultural building

  62. Dismissed28 March 2022· minor3272162
    Verulam Angling Centre, 219 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL1 4SY

    described on the application form as “Redevelopment and extension of a ground floor retail unit to create a smaller retail unit and a new 1- bedroom dwelling with a separate access

  63. Dismissed25 March 2022· householder3283951
    12 Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HR

    erection of a first floor extension above original dwelling with rear terrace at first floor and construction of a single storey front infill

  64. Allowed24 March 2022· minor3283879
    25 Moat Place, King Edward Place, Wheathampstead, Herts, AL4 8FJ

    erection of 1.2m high estate metal fencing with a pair of matching gates 3m wide

  65. Dismissed23 March 2022· minor3276216
    Land Adjacent 1 Watford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, Al1 2AA

    the erection of 4 apartments with associated landscaping and parking

  66. Dismissed23 March 2022· minor3274578
    Land R/O 199-201 , Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LJ

    described on the application form as “Erection of a single detached 3-bedroom dwelling

  67. Dismissed21 March 2022· householder3288993
    90 Tippendell Lane, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2HD

    erection of wall and gate to front boundary

  68. Dismissed21 March 2022· minor3281039
    North Orbital Road Streetworks, North Orbital Road, Waterdale, Bricket Wood, AL2 3ET

    20.0m Phase 8 Monopole with wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  69. Allowed21 March 2022· minor3280946
    Shenley Lane, Napsbury, St Albans , AL2 1DH

    20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  70. Dismissed21 March 2022· minor3280882
    316 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0DU

    demolition of rear extension, garage and outbuildings and construction of one single dwelling with associated parking. Follow-up application to previous proposal ref. no 5/20/1328

  71. Unknown8 March 2022· enforcement3269064
    Land Rear of Hoofprints Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TW
  72. Planning permission granted8 March 2022· enforcement3269059
    Land Rear of Hoofprints Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TW
  73. Planning permission granted4 March 2022· enforcement3275580
    56 Windermere Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QN

    the unauthorised erection of a first floor rear extension

  74. Dismissed25 February 2022· minor3282309
    169 Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2NZ

    demolition of detached garage and erection of new four bedroom 2 storey dwelling

  75. Dismissed16 February 2022· householder3285858
    12 Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HR

    described on the

  76. Dismissed10 February 2022· minor3281056
    61 Frobisher Road, St. Albans, AL1 5AH

    new two bed detached house

  77. Allowed1 February 2022· minor3283572
    46 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8QA

    Two storey front and side extension and rear pergola, alterations and additions to openings, new chimney and new side gate

  78. Allowed31 January 2022· major3279463
    Burston Nurseries Ltd, North Orbital Road, St. Albans, AL2 2DS

    demolition of all existing buildings, structures and hardstanding and redevelopment of the site to provide a new retirement community comprising assisted living bungalows and apartments, with community facilities together with associated access, bridleway extension, landscaping, amenity space, car parking and associated and ancillary works

  79. Dismissed27 January 2022· ldc3276588
    1-2 Westwick Hall Farm Cottages, Gorhambury, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6AP

    reinstating parts of the former party-wall between the original pair of semi-detached dwellings where removed to form internal access doorways and separating the heating and electrical installation serving the current use as a single dwelling

  80. Dismissed20 January 2022· householder3278638
    Larann, 3 Darblay Close, Tower Hill Lane, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9BH

    described on the application form as ‘Erection of a Car Port with Study Area on First Floor

  81. Allowed20 January 2022· minor3275024
    The Old House, 27 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JB

    the replacement and relocation of existing fence to incorporate one metre strip of land into garden

  82. Allowed12 January 2022· minor3274283
    17 Hazelmere Road, St. Albans, AL4 9RU

    Extension and redevelopment of existing detached dwelling to create two semi-detached dwellings, 1 no. 4-bed with a new vehicular access and 1 no. 3-bedroom using the existing access

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.