The free appeal record
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.
- Split Decision22 December 2025· householder3374924139 Westfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LU
a roof extension and loft conversion, and a single storey side and front extension
- Dismissed11 December 2025· householder33746595 Newfield Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0GB
two-storey side extension & demolition of existing conservatory
- Allowed10 December 2025· householder337422010 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
- Allowed28 November 2025· ldc332204315 Partridge Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6HH
described as ‘Installation of steel railings around an existing rear roof terrace’
- Dismissed19 November 2025· householder33735761 The Old Dairy Kinsbourne Green Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3PF
Demolition of small stable; construction of single storey outbuilding
- Allowed14 November 2025· householder33743075 St Julians Road , St Albans , AL1 2AZ
Rear side extension to ground floor
- Dismissed13 November 2025· minor3371256144 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ
‘on the property there has been a flue added to the side of the building’
- Split Decision6 November 2025· commercial3371971The 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
- Allowed16 October 2025· minor3368989110 Clarence Road, St. Albans, AL1 4NQ
de-conversion of property back to a single dwelling and erection of single storey rear extension
- Allowed15 October 2025· householder33687322 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
- Dismissed14 October 2025· minor336533712 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
- Dismissed14 October 2025· minor3365135Land Fronting 79 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QF
for the erection of a new dwelling with access and associated works
- Allowed2 October 2025· minor3367990Land 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’
- Allowed1 October 2025· major3365491Lye 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
- Unknown29 September 2025· other335814723 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES
- Dismissed29 September 2025· minor335814623 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ES
change of use of part of East Wing from retail to residential
- Allowed26 September 2025· householder3368569342 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1EA
Mansard roof to form loft conversion
- Dismissed24 September 2025· householder33686624, 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
- Allowed24 September 2025· commercial3357101Alban Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JX
installation of 1 no. internally illuminated totem sign
- Dismissed9 September 2025· other3361645Winches Farm, 5 Kay Walk , St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL4 0XX
- Dismissed9 September 2025· householder3361644Winches Farm, 5 Kay Walk , St Albans , AL4 0XX
- Allowed9 September 2025· other3358005Trinder 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
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3363209Open Space Adjacent , 1 Windridge Close, Hertfordshire, AL3 4JP
planting hedge in the front of 2-metre fence
- Dismissed27 August 2025· major3360173Marlborough 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
- Dismissed19 August 2025· minor3361949Parking Area Adjacent 34-51 Hardwicke Place, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1PX
erection of 1 single storey dwelling with amenity space and parking
- Dismissed6 August 2025· householder336534513 Folly Fields, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8HJ
construction of first floor side and rear extension, with car port beneath side extension
- Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3362812Land Between 21 And 22 Antonine Gate , St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4JB
the erection of 2 dwelling-houses
- Allowed30 July 2025· householder3355310Astridge Farm Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8LA
two-storey rear extension, side dormer window, alterations to retaining wall
- Planning permission granted15 July 2025· enforcement334782416 Perham Way, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1LB
Material change of use of a detached garage to a separate self-contained residential unit
- Dismissed14 July 2025· householder336446545 Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BU
two storey rear extension to an existing dwelling with additional windows to the side elevation
- Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3361812Playing Fields, St Columbas College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW
addition of pathway lighting to serve existing access footpath
- Dismissed10 July 2025· householder336487660 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
- Dismissed9 July 2025· householder336084632 Mayflower Road, Park Street, St Albans, Herts, AL2 2QW
a replacement boundary wall
- Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3360713The Chalet, 1A Wingate Way, St Albans , Herts, AL1 5RE
conversion of existing residential annexe into self -contained dwelling
- Dismissed2 July 2025· other3342830Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3342824Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
reconstruction of former west range hay barn
- Quashed On Legal Grounds2 July 2025· enforcement3328072Thai 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
- Dismissed1 July 2025· minor336095323 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
- Dismissed1 July 2025· minor3359607Flats 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
- Dismissed27 June 2025· minor33602821-34 Latium Close , St Albans , AL1 1XU
replacement of windows, doors, soffits and fascias
- Dismissed27 June 2025· householder335933313 Brownfield Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8LL
a two-storey front extension, demolition of rear extensions, new front porch garage conversion
- Allowed27 June 2025· minor3356565Land To Rear Of 33 And 35, Station Road, Smallford, AL4 0HB
outline application for up to 5 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)
- Dismissed25 June 2025· minor335827235 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
- Allowed20 June 2025· minor335786932 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
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor335643115 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
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor335359565/67 Park Street , St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2PE
to add another floor to the outbuilding
- Allowed18 June 2025· minor33548851 - 4 Childwick Green, Childwickbury, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6JJ
replacement windows
- Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3361430Harpenden Fire Station , Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JB
for erection of two detached houses, associated landscaping and access
- Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3356500Garage 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
- Dismissed3 June 2025· major3338501Bricket 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’
- Dismissed2 June 2025· householder336408421 Cornwall Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TQ
roof dormer for loft conversion
- Dismissed2 June 2025· householder33621683 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
- Allowed27 May 2025· minor33577011, Bentsley Close , St Albans, AL4 9PN
demolition of the existing dwelling with 1 no replacement dwelling, including associated landscaping and a swimming pool
- Dismissed13 May 2025· householder335850640 Osprey Drive, St Albans, AL4 0LU
three storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of garage with internal alterations
- Allowed28 April 2025· householder335443122 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
- Allowed9 April 2025· householder335902067 De Tany Court, St. Albans, AL1 1TX
dormer loft conversion with rooflights, façade alterations
- Allowed9 April 2025· householder33589177 Gibbs Close, Harpenden, AL5 1FA
a loft conversion with side dormer window
- Dismissed9 April 2025· householder335886158 Grange Street, St. Albans, AL3 5LY
the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversation and basement conversion
- Dismissed31 March 2025· minor33533027 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
- Dismissed27 March 2025· minor3353342Land North of Nutwood, Down Green Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EJ
use of land for siting of a temporary tourist cabin
- Allowed26 March 2025· minor3348564Land 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)
- Allowed19 March 2025· commercial33571242 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AS
the display of one internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign
- Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3349988Moor 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’
- Dismissed14 March 2025· minor33522461 Ragged Hall Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LA
the construction of 3 bedroom chalet bungalow including new access, parking and external works
- Allowed11 March 2025· ldc3343801The 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.
- Dismissed7 March 2025· householder335778920 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
- Allowed7 March 2025· minor335102913 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
- Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3354952209 Annexe , Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5NB
Change of use from a 1 bed granny annex to a standalone dwelling house
- Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3353913214C 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
- Dismissed5 March 2025· other3342820Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3342814Pollards Farm, The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
the reconstruction of former East Range Cart Lodge
- Allowed25 February 2025· householder335389116 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
- Dismissed25 February 2025· householder335373140 Windermere Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QN
a ground floor rear extension, front porch and first floor rear extension
- Dismissed25 February 2025· householder335139216 Hazel Road, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2AJ
a two storey rear extension with roof alterations to incorporate loft conversion with dormer
- Allowed25 February 2025· householder3350286Roundhouse Farm, Roestock Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PP
a single storey side extension and two storey rear extension
- Dismissed20 February 2025· householder3343265Harper House Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 7HU
single storey rear orangery-style extension
- Dismissed20 February 2025· other3340484Harper House Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Her, WD7 7HU
- Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3349580162 Radlett Road, Colney Street, St. Albans, AL2 2EL
‘erection of 4x5bed detached dwelling houses’
- Dismissed13 February 2025· ldc3316960The 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
- Allowed11 February 2025· householder33562665 Castle Rise, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HX
a part single storey, part two storey rear extension with rooflight
- Allowed11 February 2025· householder3350362208 Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4UL
the installation of a drop kerb for driveway and relocation of lamp post
- Dismissed11 February 2025· householder3349461Stockingwood House, Pipers Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1AQ
a two storey extension with accommodation within the roof space above existing single storey annexe
- Dismissed7 February 2025· other3342834The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL3 3PE
- Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3342833The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL3 3PE
Reconstruction of the old pig sty
- Allowed6 February 2025· minor3349774Land Between Bluebell Grange and Harkaway, Annables Lane, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3PR
a single infill residential house with all ancillary works
- Allowed3 February 2025· minor3342701Land 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
- Dismissed28 January 2025· householder33491493 Sovereign Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0FJ
a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, single storey front infill extension with canopy porch
- Allowed27 January 2025· householder33499828 Starlight Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JP
the erection of a brick built outbuilding
- Allowed27 January 2025· minor3341695Ashtons 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
- Dismissed20 January 2025· minor3345004Land 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
- Dismissed8 January 2025· ldc3326993Maison Rose The Common, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, AL5 3PE
erection of fence
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