27 Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4DG Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
5/2026/1137 - PPOR
Description
Construction of a garden outbuilding Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
27 Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Dg
Single storey front/side extension
2025
With conditions
27 Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Dg
Single storey front/side extension
2025
With conditions
14 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Part single, part two storey side extension with rooflights and internal alterations
2025
With conditions
14 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Part single, part two storey side extension with rooflights and internal alterations
2025
With conditions
35 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Construction of two storey front extension following demolition of existing garage. Const…
2025
With conditions
35 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Construction of two storey front extension following demolition of existing garage. Const…
2025
Approved
14 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Proposal is to fell a single Hornbeam tree, as marked on the attached plan view, to make…
2025
Approved
14 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Proposal is to fell a single Hornbeam tree, as marked on the attached plan view, to make…
2025
Approved
11 Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
S birch - dying, remove replace
2025
Approved
11 Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
S birch - dying, remove replace
2024
Approved
18 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
T1 Cypress - Fell. Its outgrown its location
2022
Approved
14A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
G1 Group of Cypress - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx (retain shape where possible) T2 Sil…
2022
Approved
14A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
G1 Group of Cypress - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx (retain shape where possible) T2 Sil…
2021
Approved
35 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Front garden T1 - Cypress fell to ground level. Tree is of low amenity value and in decli…
2021
Approved
35 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Front garden T1 - Cypress fell to ground level. Tree is of low amenity value and in decli…
2019
Approved
22 Clarence Road Harpenden Al5 4Ah
x1 Yew (T1) - reduction by approx 2metres. Selectively prune back low branches growing ov…
2019
Approved
18 Clarence Road Harpenden Al5 4Ah
x1 Cypress T1 - Reduce by approx 2 metres to previous reduction points. Cut back branches…
2019
Approved
20A Clarence Road Harpenden Al5 4Ah
x1 Sycamore (T1) - Thin Tree by approx 20-25% to allow light into rear garden whilst leav…
2018
With conditions
14A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ah
Part single, part two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions, front porc…
2017
With conditions
27 Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Dg
Two storey side and part single part two storey rear extension following removal of exist…
2017
With conditions
Land Rear Of Building 8 Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
Erection of biomass plant room following demolition of plant room, installation of plant…
2017
With conditions
Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
Discharge of Condition 19 (details of new doors and windows) and 21 (samples of materials…
2016
Refused
The Clock Building 6 Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
Non Material Amendment - Relocation and alterations to Plant Room to planning permission…
2016
Refused
The Clock Building 6 Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
Non Material Amendment - Relocation and alterations to Plant Room to planning permission…
2016
With conditions
Highfield Oval Ambrose Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Fb
Discharge of Conditions 27 (sample of materials) & Partial discharge of 32 (contaminated…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
#287 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
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St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #195 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #223 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #282 of 292
61%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #270 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,375
Total decisions
195 refused in 2025