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Planning appeals in St Albans City Council, 2026

69 appeals decided in 2026, 34% 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. Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6009808
    58 And 60 Waverley Road St, St Albans, St Albans, AL3 5PE

    redevelopment of site to provide four new dwellinghouses (2 x 3 bed, 2 x 2 bed) with associated landscaping and parking (revised)

  2. Dismissed22 September 2026· householder6013802
    33 Oakfield Road, Harpenden, AL52NP

    New electrically operated gates with brickwork piers and intermediate railings to site frontage

  3. Invalid17 September 2026· minor6008247
    18 Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QS

    Erection of one 1-bedroom detached dwelling house

  4. Planning permission granted15 September 20263311314
    Land at Former Butterfly World, Miriam Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NY
  5. Notice upheld15 September 20263311308
    Land at Former Butterfly World, Miriam Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NY
  6. Dismissed9 September 2026· householder6007464
    20 Park Hill, Harpenden, AL5 3AT

    Energy efficiency improvements to the existing house; demolition of existing garage and conservatory; erection of a two-storey side extension and a one-storey outbuilding in the rear garden

  7. Allowed8 September 2026· householder6010603
    17 Lyndon Mead, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9EX

    Double storey side extension to replace existing single storey side extension, small rear infill extension, reconfiguration of ground and first floor to provide better layout

  8. Allowed1 September 2026· minor6008441
    44a Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4QL

    Demolition of existing 3 bedroom dwelling, garage and conservatory and construction of new 4 bedroom dwelling with parking, landscaping alterations and re-grading of the rear garden with garden outbuilding

  9. Dismissed28 August 2026· householder6011520
    Greensleeves, School Lane, Bricket Wood, AL2 3XS

    Demolition of rear covered verandah, full-width single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, modest front extensions, alterations to roof including Dutch gables and rear dormers, and improvements to existing in-out driveway

  10. Dismissed17 August 2026· minor6007154
    7 Betjeman Close, Harpenden, AL5 4XH

    Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of enlarged replacement dwelling

  11. Allowed10 August 2026· householder6009332
    6, Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QS

    installation of rear dormer to facilitate use of loft space as an additional bedroom

  12. Allowed10 August 20266009327
    22 Bernard Street, St Albans, AL3 5QN

    a double and single storey rear extension

  13. Dismissed10 August 2026· householder6009072
    63 Batchwood Drive, St Albans, AL3 5UF

    a single storey ground floor front extension, single storey first floor addition and a rear ground floor extension

  14. Allowed6 August 2026· householder6011368
    12 Westfield Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4HN

    demolition of existing garage and construction of replacement garage with roof dormers and single-storey side extension along with internal alterations

  15. Allowed6 August 2026· householder6010412
    38 Park Street Lane, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2JB

    the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear extension, partial 2-storey, new roof, attic to become habitable space, addition of covered porch to front and internal alterations

  16. Dismissed5 August 2026· advert6007027
    Harpenden Building Society, 52-54 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SP

    Advertising: It is proposed that the unit 52-54 High Street, Harpenden which is currently empty will be taken over by Harpenden Building Society. The unit will be fitted out to a specified design. As part of this work on site the two main shopfronts will be revised. The window frames will be repainted in line with the brand colours and new signage installed to the external fascias. The existing entrance into the building will be retained

  17. Dismissed5 August 2026· minor6006844
    Land Rear Of 14 Oakwood Road, Bricket Wood, AL2 3PU

    the ‘demolition of existing garages and the erection of a detached dwelling with associated landscape

  18. Dismissed24 July 20266005669
    The White Horse, 182 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY

    erection of a three-bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3) on existing car park to the rear of the existing public house (Sui Generis), including the demolition of an existing garage and the creation of a new pub car park and enlarged beer garden, construction of replacement storage and bins store, alterations to the existing crossover, associated hard and soft landscaping

  19. Dismissed15 July 20266005757
    Street Cafe, 13-13A Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BJ

    Alteration to front door, part first floor, part two storey rear extension, new flue extraction and alteration to openings without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 5/22/2095

  20. Dismissed13 July 2026· householder6005488
    12, Avenue St Nicholas, Harpenden, AL5 2BX

    front and rear dormers to facilitate use of roof space to provide further bedroom with en-suite

  21. Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6008445
    202 Radlett Road, Frogmore, St Albans, AL2 2EN

    Erection of six dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and access

  22. Dismissed10 July 20266007442
    11 The Mall, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2HT

    Demolition of existing building and construction of new single family 2 storey dwelling

  23. Dismissed9 July 2026· major6007156
    63-65, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3EA

    demolition of existing buildings and erection of a part one, four and five storey building comprising 2no. retail units (Use Class E) and 14no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) above with associated landscaping and alterations

  24. Allowed9 July 2026· major6006426
    69/69A St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3ED

    construction of a 4/5 storey building plus basement with Class E (retail) at basement and ground floor levels and 24 flats on the upper floors

  25. Allowed9 July 2026· major6006425
    67 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3EA

    construction of a 4/5 storey building plus basement with Class E (retail) at basement and ground floor levels and 24 flats on the upper floors

  26. Dismissed9 July 2026· householder6006253
    1 Maltings Drive, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8QJ

    single storey rear, two storey side and front extensions following demolition of detached garage, installation of solar panels, alterations to openings and construction of roofed terrace in rear garden

  27. Planning permission granted8 July 2026· enforcement3374921
    39 The Broadway, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 9LW

    Without planning permission, the erection of a two storey side, partial two storey rear, loft conversion and single storey rear extension

  28. Allowed8 July 2026· ldc3362249
    39 The Broadway, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, AL4 8LW

    the “Construction of a single storey Annex building

  29. Notice upheld8 July 2026· enforcement3360010
    39 The Broadway, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8LW
  30. Notice upheld8 July 2026· enforcement3360007
    39 The Broadway, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8LW

    Without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding together with a change in the use of open amenity land to residential garden space by means of the erection of a boundary wall on the Land

  31. Allowed29 June 2026· minor6002216
    220 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW

    conversion of upper floors to three flats

  32. Allowed23 June 20266005557
    49 Topstreet Way, St Albans, AL5 5TX

    the demolition of existing and construction of two semi- detached dwellings

  33. Dismissed18 June 20266006834
    Opus House, Charrington Place, St Albans, AL1 3DB

    the installation of 3no. Valmont tri-pods (measuring 5.605m) supporting 6no. antennas (2no. antennas on each tri-pod) attached to plinths (32.68m AGL), the installation of 3no. 600mm transmission dishes (1no. on each tri-pod) and ancillary development thereto. For informative purposes, 4no. equipment cabinets located on a cabinet support frame

  34. Dismissed17 June 2026· minor6003749
    The Garden Room, Dalton Street, St Albans, AL3 5QQ

    change of use from offices to residential including partial demolition of the existing office building (removal of ground floor) and construction of two semi-detached dwellings with private gardens, associated car parking and landscaping

  35. Dismissed15 June 2026· householder6007029
    24 Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL53AF

    for a two-storey side and part two-storey, part single storey rear extension. Raising of roof over previous master bedroom extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers and revised patio and canopy

  36. Dismissed11 June 2026· householder6006709
    6 Brackendale Grove, Harpenden, AL5 3EJ

    proposed part two-storey front and side extension. Conversion of garage to office, utility and shower room with flat roof lights and internal modifications and alterations

  37. Dismissed10 June 20266005367
    Beaumont Hall Lane, Redbourn Road, Redbourn, AL3 6RN

    change of use of agricultural building to office (Use Class E(g)) and associated storage and distribution yard (Use Class B(8))

  38. Allowed8 June 2026· householder6008801
    81 Caesars Road, Wheathampstead, AL4 8PA

    described on the planning application form as “Part retrospective building works (part side wall built) single storey rear extension

  39. Dismissed4 June 2026· householder6003735
    27 Highfield Road, Sandridge, AL4 9BX

    new roof and loft extensions with ground floor extensions and alterations including amendment to in out drive

  40. Dismissed11 May 2026· householder6005258
    14 Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LA

    the erection of dormers to front roof and the removal of existing chimney

  41. Dismissed6 May 2026· minor6002208
    71, Sandridge Road,, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AG

    erection of a single storey house with associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of existing garage

  42. Dismissed5 May 2026· householder6002764
    6 Beesonend Cottages, Beesonend Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2AA

    single and two-storey rear and single-storey side extensions along with internal alterations and removal of rear chimney (following refusal of planning application ref 5/2025/1380)

  43. Dismissed5 May 2026· householder6002754
    6 Beesonend Cottages, Beesonend Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2AA

    single and two-storey rear and single-storey side extensions along with internal alterations and removal of rear chimney (following refusal of planning application ref 5/2025/1380)

  44. Dismissed1 May 2026· householder6003530
    173 Lower Luton Road, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8HQ

    construction of a garage with a pitched roof

  45. Dismissed29 April 2026· householder6005057
    16 Spencer Place, Sandridge, Herts, AL49DW

    a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, roof light and enclosure of porch

  46. Allowed29 April 2026· minor3376432
    Barn North Of Shafford Farm, Redbourn Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6PY

    Prior Approval - Change of use of building on an agricultural unit to residential (Class C3)

  47. Dismissed28 April 2026· householder6002238
    26a Highfield Road, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9BX

    new porch and single storey front bay garage extension, with 4 m rear extension with mono pitch roof for solar panels and internal alterations

  48. Dismissed21 April 2026· householder6004295
    18 Harvesters, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL49QU

    a single storey, flat roof, side extension to be built connecting to an existing owned dwelling

  49. Allowed30 March 2026· householder6003745
    15 Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QQ

    part single and two storey rear and side extensions with roof lights, new openings and raised rear patio and internal alterations

  50. Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3371896
    62 Castle Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5DG

    demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two three storey dwellings, new driveways, landscaping and associated works

  51. Dismissed20 March 2026· householder6002694
    8 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN

    2 no. flat roof dormers to be constructed to front roof slope

  52. Allowed20 March 2026· householder6002683
    1A New Barnes Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TG

    demolition of double garage and erection of single-storey annexe outbuilding

  53. Dismissed16 March 2026· minor6003129
    Land Adjacent to 24 Lindum Place, St Albans, AL3 4JJ

    a three bedroom dwelling with integral garage, onsite parking, soft landscaping, 1.8m boundary fence and associated works

  54. Allowed2 March 2026· minor6002271
    Land at Bowersbury Farm, Bower Heath Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5FJ

    erection of 3 detached dwellings

  55. Dismissed26 February 2026· ldc3352862
    Lower Stud , Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TX

    Prior Approval - Erection of agricultural barn

  56. Dismissed26 February 2026· minor3352852
    Hanstead Livery, Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3TX

    Prior Approval - Erection of agricultural barn

  57. Dismissed26 February 2026· minor3352821
    Lower Stud, Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL2 3TX

    Prior Approval - Erection of agricultural barn

  58. Dismissed16 February 2026· householder3376771
    1 Bridge Cottages, Sandridgebury Lane , St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL3 6JE

    ‘two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, following demolition of single storey side extension’

  59. Dismissed6 February 2026· householder3375184
    16 Hazel Road, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2AJ

    a single-storey rear extension

  60. Dismissed21 January 2026· householder3370244
    27 Tillage Close, Tyttenhanger, St. Albans, AL4 0FN

    Remove 15 year old side boundary 1.8m close boarded wooded fence and erect new 1.8m close boarded wooden fence ±2.0m closer to side boundary on residential curtilage land; transplant existing Privet hedgerow in the gap between the new fence location and pavement

  61. Allowed19 January 2026· minor3374624
    Land Adjacent, 1 Watford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2AA

    a single storey detached house and associated work including parking and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/24/1819, dated 24 March 2025

  62. Dismissed19 January 2026· minor3373570
    68 Windmill Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9SN

    change of use of amenity land to residential garden and erection of 2m high boundary fence

  63. Dismissed16 January 2026· householder3375631
    14 West Common Grove, Harpenden, AL5 2LL

    single storey front, rear and side extension, internal alterations to openings, solar panels. Detached garage, new boundary treatment to southern elevation, closure of driveway on southern end of plot with hedging

  64. Dismissed16 January 2026· minor3375293
    23 Mount Pleasant, St. Albans, AL3 4QU
  65. Dismissed16 January 2026· minor3370122
    Land Adjacent To Norris Close, Napsbury, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1WW

    the construction of between 2 and 9 dwellings

  66. Allowed13 January 2026· householder3376182
    6 Bernard Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5QW

    single storey rear extension, loft conversion with L shape dormer, new rooflights, remove boiler flue from front elevation, new colour wall finish to the front, new white painted rendered walls to the rear

  67. Allowed12 January 2026· householder3374080
    9 Old London Road , St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1QE

    ‘single storey rear extension. Demolition of scullery and brick shed.’

  68. Allowed9 January 2026· householder3375456
    35 Highfield Lane, Tyttenhanger, St. Albans, AL4 0RH

    small rear extension to square off back of house, extend side extension to back of house

  69. Allowed8 January 2026· householder3372522
    27 Porters Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HP

    ‘single storey side, rear and front extension with roof lights, garage conversion, external material change from brickwork to render’

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