Oaklea Chequers Lane Garston Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0GN Data via plota.co.uk
Approved
5/2026/0620 - HSE
Description
The proposed development comprises a double-storey, staggered rear extension to the existing dwelling Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
14 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
2025
Withdrawn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - The proposal seeks planning confirmation for the e…
2025
Withdrawn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - The proposal seeks planning confirmation for the e…
2025
Withdrawn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey si…
2025
Withdrawn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey si…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
Approved
Waterdale Cottage Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Outbuilding within the curtilage
2021
Approved
Waterdale Cottage Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Outbuilding within the curtilage
2017
Approved
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Two storey side extension following demolition of existing
2017
Refused
Chestnut Lodge Chequers Lane Abbots Langley Hertfordshire
Construction of detached garage
2017
Approved
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension
2017
Refused
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Rear single storey extension
2016
Refused
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Demolition of an existing single storey structure…
2016
Refused
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Demolition of an existing single storey structure…
2016
Refused
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Part single, part two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, and alterations…
2016
Refused
Summerlea Chequers Lane Garston Hertfordshire Wd25 0Gn
Part single, part two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, and alterations…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#290 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #285 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 64% 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%).
Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #180 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #226 of 296
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #285 of 296
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #278 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
130 decided (1-9 homes)
61%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,411
Total decisions
184 refused in the year to March 2026