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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.

3,594
applications held
471
in the past year
84%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering AL5

St Albans (3,593)Hertfordshire (1)

Recent applications in AL5

Pending
18 Sept 20265/2026/1490
14 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EASt Albans

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

Pending
18 Sept 20265/2026/1598
39 Grove Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EYSt Albans

Single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration at 39 Grove Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EY

Pending
18 Sept 20265/2026/1604
6 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TFSt Albans

Garage conversion with new window at 6 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TF

Pending
18 Sept 20265/2026/1494
Redwood House 3 Broad Oaks Close Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PRSt Albans

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

Pending
11 Sept 20265/2026/1208
The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QESt Albans

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

Pending
11 Sept 20265/2026/1564
1 Poynings Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JDSt Albans

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

Pending
11 Sept 20265/2026/1514
8 The Cleave Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SJSt Albans

Demolition of existing garage and carport. Side and rear extension to dwelling at 8 The Cleave Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SJ

Pending
11 Sept 20265/2026/1516
5 Bloomfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4DDSt Albans

Proposed side and rear extension, including extension of roof and addition of dormer at 5 Bloomfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4DD

Pending
11 Sept 20265/2026/1392
1 Greyfriars Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QJSt Albans

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

Pending
4 Sept 20265/2026/1471
80 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3ALSt Albans

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

Pending
4 Sept 20265/2026/1472
80 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3ALSt Albans

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

Pending
28 Aug 20265/2026/1454
10a Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EASt Albans

Erection of front boundary wall with piers, metal railings, new driveway and pedestrian gates at 10a Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EA

Pending
28 Aug 20265/2026/1464
26 Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NGSt Albans

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

Pending
28 Aug 20265/2026/1401
4 Lyndhurst Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QNSt Albans

Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear, side and front extensions at 4 Lyndhurst Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QN

Pending
28 Aug 20265/2026/1402
23 Kirkdale Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PTSt Albans

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

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
26 Aug 2026TP/2026/0412
26 Tennyson Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4BbSt Albans

Fell two no. (Tree No.1 and Tree No. 2 on supplied plan) hawthorn trees which are adjacent to the southern boundary fence.

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
25 Aug 2026TP/2026/0407
5 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2NfSt Albans

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.

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
25 Aug 2026TP/2026/0409
Plovers Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2JySt Albans

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.

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
25 Aug 2026TP/2026/0410
43 Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5NjSt Albans

Rear left corner of the garden. Holly tree. Remove tree completely.

Pending
21 Aug 20265/2026/1363
21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PYSt Albans

Installation of air-conditioning unit and acoustic barrier to existing unit at 21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PY

Pending
21 Aug 20265/2026/1451
70 Meadway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JQSt Albans

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

Pending
21 Aug 20265/2026/1339
9 Otterton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BESt Albans

Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension with rooflights at 9 Otterton Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BE

Pending
21 Aug 20265/2026/1456
17 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EPSt Albans

Loft Conversion Including Rear Hip To Gable Extension Plus Addition Of New Dormers & Rooflights at 17 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EP

Pending
14 Aug 20265/2026/1329
16 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DJSt Albans

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

Pending
14 Aug 20265/2026/1337
Annables Cottage Annables Lane Kinsbourne Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3PRSt Albans

Proposed self-build four bedroom detached dwelling with attached garage at Annables Cottage Annables Lane Kinsbourne Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3PR

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1383
36 Shepherds Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3HFSt Albans

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

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1381
1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2AASt Albans

Proposed erection of single-storey garage and new EV charger to side of property at 1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2AA

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1286
The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QESt Albans

Internal and external refurbishment works at The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QE

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1393
12 Pigeonwick Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EZSt Albans

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

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1378
140 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BQSt Albans

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

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1330
35 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PASt Albans

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

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1333
10 Grant Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QDSt Albans

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

Pending
7 Aug 20265/2026/1418
35 Overstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PNSt Albans

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension at 35 Overstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PN

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
2 Aug 2026TP/2026/0380
23A Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2EpSt Albans

(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.

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1344
3 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QPSt Albans

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

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1369
25 Wroxham Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PPSt Albans

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

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
31 Jul 2026TP/2026/0377
The Vinery 6 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2QgSt Albans

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.

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1355
The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QESt Albans

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

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1376
1 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PYSt Albans

Two storey side/rear extensions, roof and internal alterations at 1 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PY

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1351
Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HUSt Albans

Listed building Consent - Replacement of external timber beam at Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HU

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1375
20 Hartwell Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2RWSt Albans

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

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1372
8 Miley Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3DSSt Albans

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

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1352
The Fox Ph 469 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3QESt Albans

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

Pending
31 Jul 20265/2026/1341
Land rear of 10- 12 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4SESt Albans

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

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
31 Jul 2026TP/2026/0376
19 West Common Grove Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2AtSt Albans

A large maple tree requires a reduction of c 30%

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
29 Jul 2026TP/2026/0373
10 Moreton Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2EtSt Albans

T1 Prunus Cerasifera Reduce height and width by 30%.

Pending
Small
Tree works to TPO trees(s)
28 Jul 2026TP/2026/0370
3 The Spinney Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3AzSt Albans

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.

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
27 Jul 2026TP/2026/0369
Haddon Court Milton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5NaSt Albans

Refer to report for full details of works to the following species Limes, Beech, Horse chestnut, Mongolian lime, Common lime, Hornbeam, Crab apple

Pending
Small
Tree works in conservation area
27 Jul 2026TP/2026/0368
78 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2UrSt Albans

(T1) Norway Maple , Re-Pollard to previous pollard points Tree is adjacent property and starting to encroach the building

Pending
Small
Tree works to TPO trees(s)
27 Jul 2026TP/2026/0367
5 Hanover Grange Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3BdSt Albans

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.