Planning applications in AL5
We hold 3,594 planning applications for the AL5 postcode area, 471 of them submitted in the past year. 84% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by St Albans, Hertfordshire.
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Recent applications in AL5
Construction of replacement dwelling with habitable roof accommodation, outbuildings and swimming pool, alterations to vehicular access and driveway, and associated changes to the garden and landscaping (alternative scheme to extant permission 5/2022/2666) at 14 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EA
Single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration at 39 Grove Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EY
Garage conversion with new window at 6 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TF
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) amendments to the rear elevation window of planning permission 5/2026/0230 dated 05/05/2026 for Demolition of the existing raised brick structure on right elevation and replace it with a two-storey side extension, convert one of two double garages into a living room, make aesthetic changes to the front elevation (altering the colour of windows, doors, garage doors, railings, and timber elements), add and enlarge windows and roof lights, and construct a new patio in the main garden at Redwood House 3 Broad Oaks Close Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PR
Listed Building consent - Display of one externally illuminated post sign header, two externally illuminated fascia signs, one externally illuminated entrance sign panel and one non-illuminated entrance sign at The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QE
Two-storey and part single-storey rear extensions, side extensions, a two-storey front extension incorporating a projecting glazed gable feature, and new roof by increasing the ridge level and rooms within the roof space at 1 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JD
Demolition of existing garage and carport. Side and rear extension to dwelling at 8 The Cleave Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SJ
Proposed side and rear extension, including extension of roof and addition of dormer at 5 Bloomfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4DD
Variation of Condition 4 (obscure glazing & non-opening) to allow standard glazing in the rooflight on the eastern elevation of planning permission 5/2021/1155 dated 24/06/2021 for Two storey dwelling with habitable roof space and double garage following demolition of existing buildings at 1 Greyfriars Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QJ
Single storey side/rear extension, construction of two flat roof dormer window to front elevation and rooflights at 80 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AL
Two storey side/rear extension, construction of two flat roof dormer window to front elevation and rooflights at 80 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AL
Erection of front boundary wall with piers, metal railings, new driveway and pedestrian gates at 10a Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EA
Proposed extensions and alterations to 26 Cowper Road, comprising a first floor extension above the existing garage and utility room, including the conversion of the existing garage to provide an enlarged entrance hall, WC and storage, involving the removal of the existing garage doors and installation of a new timber sash window to the front elevation; a part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing rear store; associated internal alterations. at 26 Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NG
Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear, side and front extensions at 4 Lyndhurst Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QN
Two storey rear and side extension with basement, single storey side, front and rear extension, new porch roof, rebuilding outbuilding gym at 23 Kirkdale Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PT
Fell two no. (Tree No.1 and Tree No. 2 on supplied plan) hawthorn trees which are adjacent to the southern boundary fence.
1 x Apple tree in the rear garden (T1 - on sketch plan) to be reduced back to historic pruning points by around 2 metres. 1 x Apple tree in the rear garden (T2 - on sketch plan) to be reduced lightly by up to 1 metre in places.
1 x Multi stem Conifer tree (T1 - on sketch plan) in the front garden / driveway entrance area to be removed. 1 x dead Twisted Willow (T2 - on sketch plan) in the rear garden to be removed.
Rear left corner of the garden. Holly tree. Remove tree completely.
Installation of air-conditioning unit and acoustic barrier to existing unit at 21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PY
Alteration to roof and increase in ridge height, construction of 3 x front roof lights, 2 x flat roof rear dormers and 1 x rear roof light to facilitate the conversion of the loft space to habitable accommodation at 70 Meadway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension with rooflights at 9 Otterton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BE
Loft Conversion Including Rear Hip To Gable Extension Plus Addition Of New Dormers & Rooflights at 17 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EP
Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear and side extensions, new rear attic dormer, new air conditioning unit, relocation of vehicular crossover at 16 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DJ
Proposed self-build four bedroom detached dwelling with attached garage at Annables Cottage Annables Lane Kinsbourne Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3PR
Proposed single-storey rear extension with new pitched roof and rooflights, new openings and internal and external alterations. Along with new air source heat pump and air conditioning units at 36 Shepherds Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3HF
Proposed erection of single-storey garage and new EV charger to side of property at 1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2AA
Internal and external refurbishment works at The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QE
Demolition of existing conservatory, formation of patio, single storey front extension, two new velux windows to kitchen and alterations to rear elevation to provide windows and doors at 12 Pigeonwick Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EZ
Single storey side and rear extension, alterations to the existing lower roof and construction of dormer windows to the rear roof slope at 140 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BQ
Two storey front and side extensions, single storey rear, front and side extensions, garage conversion into gym and air conditioning unit at 35 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PA
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to reduce size of the side extension and alterations to the roof from a pitched roof to a flat roof of planning permission 5/2026/0702 dated 02/06/2026 for Single storey rear and side extension, front porch canopy, alterations to the existing driveway and alterations to external materials including walls to be rendered, roof tile replacement, installation of air con unit and solar panels and internal alterations at 10 Grant Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QD
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension at 35 Overstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PN
(Front garden) Tree 1 Fell to ground level dead Lime tree. (Rear garden) Tree 2 Reduce crown by 50% on Sycamore tree as it's causing excessive shading.
Two storey front extension, part single and two storey rear extension with basement, replacement main roof including raising ridge height with rooms within the roof space, alterations to external materials and raised patio. at 3 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QP
Proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension, including associated roof alterations at 25 Wroxham Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PP
Ash (T1) - Crown reduction by 20% (T1) Silver Birch (T2) - fell due to poor quality, Ash (T3) Fell (renewal of previously approved application TP/2021/0300). Seasonal trimming of all boundary hedges.
Listed building Consent - Widening of existing accessible entrance doorway, installation of replacement timber entrance door and associated alterations to the entrance lobby at The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QE
Two storey side/rear extensions, roof and internal alterations at 1 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PY
Listed building Consent - Replacement of external timber beam at Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HU
Proposed first floor side extension with new solar panels, new front two-storey extension, part external cladding, replacement rear bay window, along with internal and external alterations and replacement windows at 20 Hartwell Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2RW
Proposed garage conversion and internal alterations in order to create a new habitable Living Room with new side Store at 8 Miley Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3DS
Widening of existing accessible entrance doorway, installation of replacement timber entrance door and associated alterations to the entrance lobby at The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QE
Construction of a two storey detached unit at the rear of the site to provide a ground floor commercial unit and 1 bedroom flat above (retrospective) at Land rear of 10- 12 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4SE
A large maple tree requires a reduction of c 30%
T1 Prunus Cerasifera Reduce height and width by 30%.
T37 Beech tree needs to be cut down and removed, its presents danger to life/property. It is infected with Gandaderma fungus and is rotten in base.
Refer to report for full details of works to the following species Limes, Beech, Horse chestnut, Mongolian lime, Common lime, Hornbeam, Crab apple
(T1) Norway Maple , Re-Pollard to previous pollard points Tree is adjacent property and starting to encroach the building
Hornbeam x 5 reduce back to previous points, Oak Repeat crown reduction reducing back to the previous pruning points. Historically approved under Planning Application TP/2016/0331.