134 Topstreet Way Harpenden Nhertfordshire AL5 5TS

Under Consultation 5/2026/0667 - HSE
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL5 5TS
Type
HSE

Description

Part garage conversion, a loft conversion including a hip to-gable extension to the main roof, the formation of a flat roof rear dormer window, installation of rooflights to the front roof slope, and alterations to existing openings on the rear elevation,

1.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#277 of 282

St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #268 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 61% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #215 of 282
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #268 of 282
61%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #260 of 282
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