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Planning appeals in St Albans City Council, 2024
72 appeals decided in 2024, 29% 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.
- Dismissed31 December 2024· householder335090869 Napsbury Lane, St. Albans, AL1 1DU
detached double garage to front garden with four roof lights to street elevation
- Dismissed24 December 2024· householder33472377 Cassius Drive, Kings Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4GD
Retention of additional hardstanding to the front of the property
- Allowed19 December 2024· minor334557229 Craiglands, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 9AH
a loft conversion consisting of rear dormer and three front velux windows. Front extension with two velux windows
- Dismissed11 December 2024· minor334427918 Leyland Avenue, St. Albans, Herefordshire, AL1 2BE
a new 3 bedroom dwelling and associated bin/cycle stores
- Dismissed4 December 2024· minor3344625Land North Of Builders Yard , Moor Mill Lane , St Albans , Hertfordshire , AL2 1AZ
the use of the site as B8 (open storage) use for a period of three (3) years
- Dismissed28 November 2024· minor3344506Land at Appspond Lane, Potters Crouch, AL3 6AR
Change of use to Use Class B8 (open storage), erection of welfare building and access control cabin, installation of fencing and gates, vehicle parking, refuse storage and associated works
- Dismissed14 November 2024· minor334564729 Oakfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2NW
erection of bungalow to the rear of the existing dwelling
- Dismissed8 November 2024· householder335065810 Kimberley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5PX
‘loft conversion to match 5/2015/1750/HSE on 2,4,6 following appeal advice’
- Allowed8 November 2024· commercial3350643Zizzi Ristorante, 20 High Street, St. Albans, AL3 4EL
2 sets of halo illuminated fascia text, 2 non illuminated projection signs, 1 internally illuminated menu
- Allowed7 November 2024· major3343986Land Between Caravan Site and Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2PZ
Erection of up to 95 dwellings, including 40% affordable dwellings and 5% self-build and custom build dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure
- Dismissed6 November 2024· householder334832210 The Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts, AL4 8PP
two storey and single storey side extension
- Dismissed5 November 2024· minor334188038 Lyndon Mead, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EX
a first floor side extension to create bedroom and home office space, and alterations to the existing garage roof and entrance canopy
- Dismissed5 November 2024· minor334087539 The Broadway , Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, AL4 8LW
a part single/part 2 storey side extension, a 2 storey front and side extension with integral garage following demolition of an existing garage, a front porch, alterations to openings and external materials, change of use of land from amenity open space to residential land and an outbuilding within the rear garden with temporary accommodation
- Allowed24 October 2024· minor3334568Plot 107 Land Adjacent Bridge Cottages , Sandridgebury Lane St Albans Hertfordshire, St Albans , Hertfordshire , AL3 6JE
the use of the plot as an allotment to grow vegetables and fruit trees with a garden shed, wooden fencing and a gate
- Dismissed18 October 2024· ldc332829028 Salisbury Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 4TU
a proposed dormer extension
- Dismissed8 October 2024· minor3342083St Michaels Manor Hotel, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4RY
temporary retention of existing pergola, for a period of two years from the date of determination of the application
- Dismissed8 October 2024· other3342081St Michaels Manor Hotel, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4RY
- Dismissed23 September 2024· major3325998Land Adjacent to No 55 Bucknalls Drive, Bricket Wood , AL2 3XJ
erection of 12 bungalows. To include 8 detached bungalows and 4 semi-detached bungalows. Access road, parking, refuse provision and landscaping scheme. Provision of access to public footpath
- Allowed4 September 2024· minor3327185Plot Adj Wexhams , Lye Lane, St Albans, Herts, AL3 3TB
erection of detached dwelling
- Planning permission granted12 August 2024· enforcement3310392Land at Toad Cottage 1 Bury Green Cottages and 1 Rectory Gardens, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AD
the erection of a fence on the boundary indicated in green on the attached plan Appendix 3
- Dismissed2 August 2024· minor333288332 Breakspear Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire , AL1 5EL
the construction of a semi-detached pair of three bedroom dwelling houses following demolition of an existing bungalow
- Dismissed16 July 2024· minor3331288The White Horse Ph, High Street, London Colney , Hertfordshire, AL2 1JY
‘retention of existing public house and garden and erection of 4no. flats (Use Class C3) with access from Morris Way, associated parking, landscaping, and reconfiguration of public house car park including replacement storage shed’
- Dismissed11 July 2024· minor33293556 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TB
change of use to sui generis public house with extended food offering, second floor rear extension, open roof terrace and associated infrastructure, new openings and alterations to openings, new air conditioning plant, extractor duct, pizza oven flue and ventilation cowls
- Allowed8 July 2024· householder334287042 Manland Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4RQ
single storey rear extension. Part two storey rear extension with alterations to existing hipped roof to mansard roof. Alterations to existing dormer roof to rear elevation. Alterations to single storey roof. Alterations to openings. Internal alterations, new rooflights
- Dismissed4 July 2024· minor3339320Butlers Yard , Drovers Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5FA
the erection of three new apartments
- Dismissed4 July 2024· householder33295215 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HX
a two-storey and single-storey rear extension
- Dismissed1 July 2024· minor333872613 Briar Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9TH
the erection of a new detached dwelling with new double garage and new vehicular cross over with new boundary fencing
- Dismissed28 June 2024· householder334307713 Burnham Road, St. Albans, AL1 4QN
the erection of a part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, attic conversion with rear dormer, flat rooflights to rear, pitched rooflight and solar PV installation to front elevation, new obscure glazed windows to side elevation, removal of redundant chimney and external wall treatment (insulated render)
- Dismissed28 June 2024· householder334091467 Charmouth Road, St Albans, AL1 4SF
the partial demolition and reconfiguration of existing ground floor extensions, replacement of existing roof to create crown roof with hipped sides and gable to rear
- Dismissed28 June 2024· minor334024059 Green Lane, St. Albans, AL3 6HE
Demolition of existing house and construction of a new detached dwelling
- Allowed28 June 2024· householder333881312 Butterfield Lane, St. Albans, AL1 2HJ
the erection of a ground floor rear 4m extension and single storey side extension with a new porch
- Dismissed24 June 2024· commercial33086545 St. Albans Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JF
display of four externally illuminated fascia signs, one externally illuminated projecting fascia sign, one internally illuminated hanging sign, two nonilluminated fascia signs, three internally illuminated poster cases, eight LED floodlights and four lanterns
- Dismissed20 June 2024· minor333078991-93 Victoria Street, St. Albans, AL1 3TJ
demolition of existing two storey commercial building to create a three storey mixed commercial and residential development, comprising 14 self-contained flats with associated access and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/21/2731, dated 4/11/2022
- Dismissed19 June 2024· minor3330430116 Old London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1PU
the demolition of the existing conservatory and the side extension, the erection of a single storey front/side extension and two part single storey/part two storey side/rear extensions to the dwelling and its conversion to two dwellings together with parking and amenity space provision
- Allowed7 June 2024· minor333556546 Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 5NS
Demolition of the existing dwelling. Proposed replacement dwelling two storey with rooms in the roof space
- Allowed5 June 2024· householder334135621 Claygate Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HE
the erection of additional timber cladding, installation of air source heat pump
- Allowed3 June 2024· householder329522327 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8QD
Extension to rear dormer window to facilitate extension to existing loft space and relocation of existing solar panels
- Dismissed23 May 2024· householder33276586 Cherry Tree Lane, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HP
Additional first floor added, changes to fenestration
- Split Decision21 May 2024· ldc3309913Wolfsbane North Orbital Road, London Colney, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 0NF
a proposed 2 storey rear extension of 3M with a single storey side extension plus internal alterations and amendments to window locations on the front elevation
- Dismissed13 May 2024· ldc33041302 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0DF
- Allowed13 May 2024· ldc33041282 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0DF
- Allowed13 May 2024· ldc33041252 Princess Diana Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0DF
a rear extension 4m from the rear elevation of a detached dwelling
- Allowed3 May 2024· major333145152 And Land Rear Of 28-74 Ragged Hall Lane , Chiswell Green, AL2 3LD
Outline planning application to include up to 53 dwellings (Use Class C3), associated green infrastructure, drainage and all ancillary works, new junction off Ragged Hall Lane following the demolition of no. 52 Ragged Hall Lane. Detailed approval is sought for access arrangements only, with all other matters reserved
- Dismissed29 April 2024· minor3320903182 - 184 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JG
the raising and alterations to roof and construction of three storey side and rear extension with basement below and part first floor, part second floor rear extension to create eight, one bedroom and one, two bedroom flats, and new ground floor retail unit, new front façade and associated works. This
- Dismissed26 April 2024· householder3339374200 Sandridge Road, St Albans, Herts, AL14AL
first floor front extension
- Dismissed26 April 2024· householder333797922 Moreton End Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HD
- Dismissed26 April 2024· householder333775413 Kirkwick Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 2QU
Proposed erection of new Two-Storey Front Extension and First Floor side extension with rooflights (resubmission following refusal of planning application Ref No 5/2022/0773)
- Allowed11 April 2024· householder33321092 Bullens Green Lane, Colney Heath, Herts, AL4 0QS
resubmission following refusal of application 5/2022/2525 - two storey side extension
- Dismissed11 April 2024· minor3331897Old Apiary Site, Hatching Green, Harpenden , AL5 2JS
nine bungalows with associated hard and soft landscaping, provision of new access road within the site
- Dismissed27 March 2024· ldc3297501Fredericks Wood, Coursers Road, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PB
described as engineering works - creation of an earth bund for health and safety reasons
- Dismissed15 March 2024· other3319203The Old Church, 48 Verulam Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DH
- Dismissed15 March 2024· minor3319200The Old Church, 48 Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DH
alterations and change of use from offices to three residential units with associated external alterations, parking, landscaping and amenity space
- Dismissed14 March 2024· minor331855432 Breakspear Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 5EL
the construction of a semi-detached pair of three bedroom dwelling houses following demolition of an existing bungalow
- Allowed13 March 2024· other3321360Cross Farm, Cross Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1SY
Demolition of the existing Well House and the proposed construction of a building to reinstate the former Well House
- Allowed13 March 2024· minor3309510Cross Farm, Cross Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1HH
Demolition of the existing Well House and the proposed construction of a building to reinstate the former Well House
- Dismissed8 March 2024· minor3327838Lower Stud Equestrian Centre, Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TX
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated building operations
- Dismissed8 March 2024· minor3325019Lower Stud Equestrian Centre, Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TX
a new building described as an agricultural barn
- Dismissed7 March 2024· householder332515186 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St. Albans, AL4 0HS
the demolition of existing rear dormer and rebuild of dormer in improved location
- Allowed6 March 2024· householder33362401 Lindley Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4HS
a garage conversion, single storey front extension and demolition and rebuilding of rear lean to extension
- Dismissed6 March 2024· householder3336078200 Sandridge Road, St Albans, Herts, AL14AL
the erection of a first floor front extension
- Allowed6 March 2024· householder3334757144 Station Road, Harpenden, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL5 4RH
the erection of a single storey rear extension with roof windows, raising of roof height including the addition of roof windows, rear glazed gable and repositioning of PV panels; alterations to external openings, replacement of bay window to front elevation, partial rendering to front and side elevations; and garage conversion and alterations to existing driveway
- Allowed6 March 2024· minor33261743 Elderberry Close, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL2 3RP
the erection of a double storey front infill extension and changes to fenestration
- Dismissed29 February 2024· minor3326889149 Hatfield Road , St.Albans , Hertfordshire , AL1 4LB
the demolishing of existing dilapidated store building with replacement of new 2 storey store building
- Dismissed22 February 2024· other3310000The Tin Pot PH, 33 Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead St Albans, Herts, AL4 8RR
for a new entrance into an en-suite bathroom with associated roof alterations and extensions, and two new windows to the rear elevation
- Dismissed20 February 2024· minor3329538Abbey Court, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HA
the construction of a single storey roof extension to form 2no. residential apartments (Class C3), alterations to the building façade and associated works
- Notice varied and upheld13 February 2024· enforcement330776814 Glenlyn Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PF
change of use from residential (C3) or licenced house in multiple occupation (C4) to use as short term commercial letting as Air B&B (sui generis)
- Dismissed26 January 2024· major3323099Land to the Rear of 42-100 Tollgate Road & 42 Tollgate Road, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PY
Outline application for the demolition of the existing house and stables and the erection of up to 150 dwellings, including affordable and custom-build properties, together with all ancillary works (all matters reserved except access)
- Dismissed24 January 2024· major3309195Ashtree Court, Granville Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5UE
upwards extension of Block A – E Ashtree Court, St Albans to provide 14 flats
- Allowed22 January 2024· minor3318561Little Bushes, Sleapshyde, Smallford, St Albans, AL4 0SE
Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of a new dwelling incorporating a residential annexe, changes to the existing access and the removal and pollarding of trees
- Dismissed19 January 2024· minor3322279Land to Rear of 28-34 North Cottages, Napsbury, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1AW
residential development of nine units comprising six terraced houses, two semi-detached houses and one detached house, together with associated landscaping and parking
- Dismissed9 January 2024· other3324963163 Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DW
minor internal alterations and the replacement of modern rear additions
- Dismissed9 January 2024· minor3324962163 Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DW
minor internal alterations and the replacement of modern rear additions
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