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362 in the last 90 days131 in the last 300 in the last 1484% approveddecisions typically take 82 days

Source: St Albans City and District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 750 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Prae Wood Farm Barn Hemel Hempstead Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 6AA
Listed Building consent - re-roof existing building including provision of additional insulation at Prae Wood Farm Barn Hemel Hempstead Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 6AA
PendingReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1584
116 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4RX
Listed Building consent - Retention of front door at 116 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4RX
PendingReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1425
The White House 25 West Riding Bricket Wood Hertfordshire AL2 3QS
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 7 (surfacing of parking area) to regularise a reduced footprint basement and a permeable open-graded tarmac driveway of planning permission 5/2017/1300 dated 05/07/2017 for Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 5/2016/3534 dated 27/01/2016 for the Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 5/2016/1249 dated 19/08/2016 for Detached dwelling at The White House 25 West Riding Bricket Wood Hertfordshire AL2 3QS
PendingReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1652
216a Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 3EA
Demolition of outbuildings and single storey extension, erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension to the dental surgery and the provision of additional car parking spaces to the rear accessed via the Three Hammers PH car park at 216a Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 3EA
PendingReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1501
Greensleeves School Lane Bricket Wood Hertfordshire AL2 3XS
Demolition of the rear covered verandah, a full-width single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, modest front extensions, alterations to the roof including Dutch gables and rear dormers, and improvements to the existing in-out driveway at Greensleeves School Lane Bricket Wood Hertfordshire AL2 3XS
PendingReceived 9 Oct 20265/2026/1689

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has St Albans City and District Council received?

St Albans City and District Council received 3,246 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does St Albans City and District Council take to decide applications?

St Albans City and District Council takes an average of 82 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for St Albans City and District Council?

St Albans City and District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in St Albans City and District Council?

Submit your representation to St Albans City and District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the St Albans City and District Council planning portal.

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St Albans City and District Council governs a non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England, which encompasses the historic city of St Albans, the town of Harpenden, and several surrounding villages. This vibrant district is strategically located, bordered by North Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertsmere, Watford, Three Rivers, Dacorum, and Central Bedfordshire, making it a focal point for planning applications in the region.

The council area encompasses 56 towns and villages, including Harpenden and St Albans. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, St Albans City and District Council received 3,246 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (717), tree works (685), outline applications (292). 53 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for St Albans City and District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the St Albans City and District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.