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Planning appeals in St Albans City Council, 2025

91 appeals decided in 2025, 35% 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. Split Decision22 December 2025· householder3374924
    139 Westfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LU

    a roof extension and loft conversion, and a single storey side and front extension

  2. Dismissed11 December 2025· householder3374659
    5 Newfield Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0GB

    two-storey side extension & demolition of existing conservatory

  3. Allowed10 December 2025· householder3374220
    10 Gibbons Close, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9EP

    the demolition of conservatory, proposed full width ground floor extension with part first floor rear extension, part ground and first floor front extension, garage conversion and internal alterations

  4. Allowed28 November 2025· ldc3322043
    15 Partridge Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6HH

    described as ‘Installation of steel railings around an existing rear roof terrace’

  5. Dismissed19 November 2025· householder3373576
    1 The Old Dairy Kinsbourne Green Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3PF

    Demolition of small stable; construction of single storey outbuilding

  6. Allowed14 November 2025· householder3374307
    5 St Julians Road , St Albans , AL1 2AZ

    Rear side extension to ground floor

  7. Dismissed13 November 2025· minor3371256
    144 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ

    ‘on the property there has been a flue added to the side of the building’

  8. Split Decision6 November 2025· commercial3371971
    The Wicked Lady Ph, Nomansland, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EL

    1off set of illuminated letters, 1off illuminated pictorial post sign, 1off illuminated Entrance sign, 1off illuminated Directional sign

  9. Allowed16 October 2025· minor3368989
    110 Clarence Road, St. Albans, AL1 4NQ

    de-conversion of property back to a single dwelling and erection of single storey rear extension

  10. Allowed15 October 2025· householder3368732
    2 Slimmons Drive, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL4 9AS

    the demolition of existing roof and replacement with flat roof, construction of basement level, erection of front extension creating service riser and alterations to fenestration and external materials

  11. Dismissed14 October 2025· minor3365337
    12 Springfield Road, St. Albans, AL1 5LX

    the erection of single storey rear and two storey side extensions with internal alterations to existing building to create five flats and construction of detached annexe, alterations to openings, front canopy roof, bin stores and cycle storage, associated parking and landscaping works

  12. Dismissed14 October 2025· minor3365135
    Land Fronting 79 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QF

    for the erection of a new dwelling with access and associated works

  13. Allowed2 October 2025· minor3367990
    Land To Rear 28 To 34 North Cottages, Napsbury, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL2 1AW

    ‘Development of four bungalows with associated parking and landscaping, following the demolition of the existing building’

  14. Allowed1 October 2025· major3365491
    Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TF

    the demolition of existing buildings and dwellings and construction of 34 low energy dwellings of which 50% will be reserved for over 55's and associated access and highway alterations

  15. Unknown29 September 2025· other3358147
    23 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES
  16. Dismissed29 September 2025· minor3358146
    23 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES

    change of use of part of East Wing from retail to residential

  17. Allowed26 September 2025· householder3368569
    342 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1EA

    Mansard roof to form loft conversion

  18. Dismissed24 September 2025· householder3368662
    4, Bullens Green Lane, Colney Heath, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0QS

    Single storey front, part single, part two storey side extensions with loft conversion and front roof lights

  19. Allowed24 September 2025· commercial3357101
    Alban Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JX

    installation of 1 no. internally illuminated totem sign

  20. Dismissed9 September 2025· other3361645
    Winches Farm, 5 Kay Walk , St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL4 0XX
  21. Dismissed9 September 2025· householder3361644
    Winches Farm, 5 Kay Walk , St Albans , AL4 0XX
  22. Allowed9 September 2025· other3358005
    Trinder Hair Studios Ltd, 21-22 George Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4ES

    reinstatement of a pre-existing opening in west party wall and creation of 3 steps on ground floor

  23. Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3363209
    Open Space Adjacent , 1 Windridge Close, Hertfordshire, AL3 4JP

    planting hedge in the front of 2-metre fence

  24. Dismissed27 August 2025· major3360173
    Marlborough House, 18 Upper Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UT

    demolition of the existing building and redevelopment to provide two five storey residential buildings (Use Class C3) together with associated car parking, landscaping and other associated works

  25. Dismissed19 August 2025· minor3361949
    Parking Area Adjacent 34-51 Hardwicke Place, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1PX

    erection of 1 single storey dwelling with amenity space and parking

  26. Dismissed6 August 2025· householder3365345
    13 Folly Fields, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HJ

    construction of first floor side and rear extension, with car port beneath side extension

  27. Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3362812
    Land Between 21 And 22 Antonine Gate , St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4JB

    the erection of 2 dwelling-houses

  28. Allowed30 July 2025· householder3355310
    Astridge Farm Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8LA

    two-storey rear extension, side dormer window, alterations to retaining wall

  29. Planning permission granted15 July 2025· enforcement3347824
    16 Perham Way, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1LB

    Material change of use of a detached garage to a separate self-contained residential unit

  30. Dismissed14 July 2025· householder3364465
    45 Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BU

    two storey rear extension to an existing dwelling with additional windows to the side elevation

  31. Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3361812
    Playing Fields, St Columbas College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW

    addition of pathway lighting to serve existing access footpath

  32. Dismissed10 July 2025· householder3364876
    60 Verulam Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DH

    a two storey and singl e storey rear extensions plus front facing roof light, removal of chimney and alterations to openings

  33. Dismissed9 July 2025· householder3360846
    32 Mayflower Road, Park Street, St Albans, Herts, AL2 2QW

    a replacement boundary wall

  34. Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3360713
    The Chalet, 1A Wingate Way, St Albans , Herts, AL1 5RE

    conversion of existing residential annexe into self -contained dwelling

  35. Dismissed2 July 2025· other3342830
    Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
  36. Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3342824
    Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE

    reconstruction of former west range hay barn

  37. Quashed On Legal Grounds2 July 2025· enforcement3328072
    Thai Square, 28 George Street, St. Albans, AL3 4ES

    Installation of air conditioning and heating units and associated servicing and metal structural supports onto the Grade II* listed building

  38. Dismissed1 July 2025· minor3360953
    23 Mount Pleasant, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4QU

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of Conditions 4 (written scheme of archaeological work) and 5 (post-excavation project) to omit approved basement and alter the design and layout of approved dwelling of planning permission 5/2022/1982 dated 18/11/2022 for Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of five bedroom dwelling with basement, associated parking and landscaping and new vehicle crossover

  39. Dismissed1 July 2025· minor3359607
    Flats 3 And 4 , 1 Hall Place Gardens, St Albans, Hertfordshire , AL1 3SB

    replacement of windows to Flats 3 & 4 located at first and second floor level

  40. Dismissed27 June 2025· minor3360282
    1-34 Latium Close , St Albans , AL1 1XU

    replacement of windows, doors, soffits and fascias

  41. Dismissed27 June 2025· householder3359333
    13 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8LL

    a two-storey front extension, demolition of rear extensions, new front porch garage conversion

  42. Allowed27 June 2025· minor3356565
    Land To Rear Of 33 And 35, Station Road, Smallford, AL4 0HB

    outline application for up to 5 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)

  43. Dismissed25 June 2025· minor3358272
    35 St Stephens Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AA

    demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new build replacement dwelling with associated alterations to front driveway hardstanding and rear patio

  44. Allowed20 June 2025· minor3357869
    32 Breakspear Avenue, St. Albans, Herts, AL1 5EL

    demolition of existing bungalow and construction of detached dwelling with new vehicle crossover and associated landscaping works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/24/0118, dated 1 August 2024

  45. Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3356431
    15 Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3RS

    the sub-division of site and use of outbuilding as two bed dwelling and car port as ancillary car parking

  46. Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3353595
    65/67 Park Street , St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2PE

    to add another floor to the outbuilding

  47. Allowed18 June 2025· minor3354885
    1 - 4 Childwick Green, Childwickbury, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6JJ

    replacement windows

  48. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3361430
    Harpenden Fire Station , Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JB

    for erection of two detached houses, associated landscaping and access

  49. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3356500
    Garage and Land Adjacent to 122 St Albans Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9LL

    change of use from B2 to C3; partial demolition of existing workshop; new roof and windows to workshop; new 2 bedroom chalet bungalow with associated landscaping and driveway

  50. Dismissed3 June 2025· major3338501
    Bricket Wood Sports and Country Club, Paintball Site and Bricket Lodge, Lye Lane, St Albans, AL2 3TF

    described on the application form as ‘the demolition of existing buildings, the construction of up to 115 dwellings, the creation of a new access and associated highways improvements’

  51. Dismissed2 June 2025· householder3364084
    21 Cornwall Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TQ

    roof dormer for loft conversion

  52. Dismissed2 June 2025· householder3362168
    3 Halifax Close, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3RH

    conversion of garage roof space to provide additional first floor accommodation with front dormer window and rear rooflight, insertion of rooflights to front and rear of main roof without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/22/0963, dated 14 July 2022

  53. Allowed27 May 2025· minor3357701
    1, Bentsley Close , St Albans, AL4 9PN

    demolition of the existing dwelling with 1 no replacement dwelling, including associated landscaping and a swimming pool

  54. Dismissed13 May 2025· householder3358506
    40 Osprey Drive, St Albans, AL4 0LU

    three storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of garage with internal alterations

  55. Allowed28 April 2025· householder3354431
    22 Skys Wood Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9PG

    Installation of air source heat pump on the side of the main property wall, facing the neighbour at 24 Skys Wood Road

  56. Allowed9 April 2025· householder3359020
    67 De Tany Court, St. Albans, AL1 1TX

    dormer loft conversion with rooflights, façade alterations

  57. Allowed9 April 2025· householder3358917
    7 Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA

    a loft conversion with side dormer window

  58. Dismissed9 April 2025· householder3358861
    58 Grange Street, St. Albans, AL3 5LY

    the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversation and basement conversion

  59. Dismissed31 March 2025· minor3353302
    7 Westfields, St. Albans, AL3 4LW

    the demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of two new semi- detached dwellings with associated boundary enclosures, cycle stores and bin stores. New vehicle crossover

  60. Dismissed27 March 2025· minor3353342
    Land North of Nutwood, Down Green Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EJ

    use of land for siting of a temporary tourist cabin

  61. Allowed26 March 2025· minor3348564
    Land Adjacent The Cats Whiskers, 1 Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0HR

    the erection of one detached Self-Build/ Custom-Build bungalow following the demolition of all existing structures and hardstanding (all matters reserved except access, layout and scale)

  62. Allowed19 March 2025· commercial3357124
    2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AS

    the display of one internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign

  63. Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3349988
    Moor Mill Tanker Depot, Smug Oak Lane, Bricket Wood , Hertfordshire, AL2 3TZ

    ‘outline planning permission for the erection of 9. no dwellings with access, parking and associated works’

  64. Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3352246
    1 Ragged Hall Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LA

    the construction of 3 bedroom chalet bungalow including new access, parking and external works

  65. Allowed11 March 2025· ldc3343801
    The Grove, Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0QW

    To introduce a door into a wall that was once a single storey garage. The door is accessed by a passage to the North of the property. The new door will be stained black to match all other doors. It will contain no glass and be of wooden construction. All door furniture will be black and of a historic design to match others.

  66. Dismissed7 March 2025· householder3357789
    20 Park Hill, Harpenden, AL5 3AT

    the erection of energy efficient upgrades to the existing house; demolition of existing garage and conservatory; erection of a two-storey side extension and one- storey outbuilding in the rear garden

  67. Allowed7 March 2025· minor3351029
    13 Briar Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9TH

    the erection of a new detached dwelling with new detached double garage and new vehicular cross over with new boundary fencing

  68. Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3354952
    209 Annexe , Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5NB

    Change of use from a 1 bed granny annex to a standalone dwelling house

  69. Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3353913
    214C Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL1 4LW

    the conversion of an existing commercial unit with minor extensions and access stairway to form 4 no. s/c flats

  70. Dismissed5 March 2025· other3342820
    Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
  71. Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3342814
    Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE

    the reconstruction of former East Range Cart Lodge

  72. Allowed25 February 2025· householder3353891
    16 West View Road, Hertfordshire, St Albans, AL3 5JX

    Demolition of existing rear projection and erection of single storey side and rear extension with internal alterations

  73. Dismissed25 February 2025· householder3353731
    40 Windermere Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QN

    a ground floor rear extension, front porch and first floor rear extension

  74. Dismissed25 February 2025· householder3351392
    16 Hazel Road, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2AJ

    a two storey rear extension with roof alterations to incorporate loft conversion with dormer

  75. Allowed25 February 2025· householder3350286
    Roundhouse Farm, Roestock Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PP

    a single storey side extension and two storey rear extension

  76. Dismissed20 February 2025· householder3343265
    Harper House Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 7HU

    single storey rear orangery-style extension

  77. Dismissed20 February 2025· other3340484
    Harper House Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Her, WD7 7HU
  78. Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3349580
    162 Radlett Road, Colney Street, St. Albans, AL2 2EL

    ‘erection of 4x5bed detached dwelling houses’

  79. Dismissed13 February 2025· ldc3316960
    The Stables, Nicholls Farm, , Lybury Lane, Redbourn, Herts, AL3 7JH

    Erection of an electric vehicle charging point for the use of users of the equestrian unit, along with an access track from the highway to the charging unit

  80. Allowed11 February 2025· householder3356266
    5 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HX

    a part single storey, part two storey rear extension with rooflight

  81. Allowed11 February 2025· householder3350362
    208 Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4UL

    the installation of a drop kerb for driveway and relocation of lamp post

  82. Dismissed11 February 2025· householder3349461
    Stockingwood House, Pipers Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1AQ

    a two storey extension with accommodation within the roof space above existing single storey annexe

  83. Dismissed7 February 2025· other3342834
    The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL3 3PE
  84. Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3342833
    The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL3 3PE

    Reconstruction of the old pig sty

  85. Allowed6 February 2025· minor3349774
    Land Between Bluebell Grange and Harkaway, Annables Lane, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3PR

    a single infill residential house with all ancillary works

  86. Allowed3 February 2025· minor3342701
    Land at Junction of Roestock Lane and Bullens Green Lane, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire, AL4 0QP

    construction of 9 dwellings with new vehicular access, provision of new landscaping and associated works

  87. Dismissed28 January 2025· householder3349149
    3 Sovereign Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0FJ

    a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, single storey front infill extension with canopy porch

  88. Allowed27 January 2025· householder3349982
    8 Starlight Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JP

    the erection of a brick built outbuilding

  89. Allowed27 January 2025· minor3341695
    Ashtons Estate Agents, 48 High Street, Redbourn, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LN

    change of use of first floor from Class B1(a) (office) to Class 3 (residential) to create one bedroom flat and associated alterations

  90. Dismissed20 January 2025· minor3345004
    Land Between 84-108 Ragged Hall Lane, Chiswell Green, AL2 3NN

    an outline planning application (all matters reserved other than access) for 7 serviced plots for self-build and custom housebuilding

  91. Dismissed8 January 2025· ldc3326993
    Maison Rose The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE

    erection of fence

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