3 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DT Data via plota.co.uk
Approved
5/2026/0499 - HSE
Description
Single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk (Garden Area) Right Hand Side Of Approach Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Cedar Trees T4 and T5.- Reduce the crowns by 25% and reduce lateral growth by 1.5m -2,5 m…
2025
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk (Garden Area) Right Hand Side Of Approach Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Cedar Trees T4 and T5.- Reduce the crowns by 25% and reduce lateral growth by 1.5m -2,5 m…
2024
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T7 Hemlock- Reduce top, sides and thin back to previous pruning points, which is around t…
2024
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T9 Birch Front Garden area Goals:Crown reduction by removing 1.5 to 2.0 metres growth in…
2024
Approved
4 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Two storey rear extension, installation of rooflight, internal alterations and alteration…
2024
Refused
4 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Non Material Amendment - Widening to rear first floor element of planning permission date…
2023
4 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Two storey rear extension, internal alterations and insertion of three side windows
2023
4 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
Two storey rear extension, internal alterations and insertion of three side windows
2023
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T8 Pin Oak indicated on the plan submitted - formative prune , reducing crown by max 2m…
2023
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T8 Pin Oak indicated on the plan submitted - formative prune , reducing crown by max 2m…
2023
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T19 Maple to cut back away from conifer and reduce lateral branches by approx 4m. G2 Row…
2023
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T19 Maple to cut back away from conifer and reduce lateral branches by approx 4m. G2 Row…
2022
Approved
22 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T3 Ash tree - reduce/shape prior to previous pruning points to nearest growing point. Rea…
2022
Approved
22 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dt
T3 Ash tree - reduce/shape prior to previous pruning points to nearest growing point. Rea…
2022
Approved
1 West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jg
TPO T2 Cedar - rooted in 1 West Common - trim back overhang to garden of no 23 Sir Joseph…
2022
Approved
1 West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jg
TPO T2 Cedar - rooted in 1 West Common - trim back overhang to garden of no 23 Sir Joseph…
2022
Approved
3 West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jg
Line of Conifers on rear boundary - to fell to ground level. The trees are a potential ri…
2022
Approved
3 West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jg
Line of Conifers on rear boundary - to fell to ground level. The trees are a potential ri…
2020
Approved
Communal Grounds Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
3 x Maple trees (T19 &T20 ) close to Rothamsted Research boundary & Sir Josephs Walk…
2020
Approved
Communal Grounds Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
3 x Maple trees (T19 &T20 ) close to Rothamsted Research boundary & Sir Josephs Walk…
2019
Approved
Communal Grounds Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
Trees in communal grounds: Walnut T10 - Reduce crown by up to 2m. Reason - decay in box…
2019
Approved
1 West Common Harpenden Al5 2Jg
T2 Cedar (TPO) in rear garden. Selectively reduce back overlong laterals (approx 7) by a…
2018
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
Five Day Notice - Fell decayed Poplar T16. Clean out Oak T15 and remove small Conservatio…
2018
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
Reduce crown of rear garden Hemlock tree to previous reduction points.
2017
Approved
1 Sir Josephs Walk Harpenden Al5 2Dt
T1 Yew - Raise crown to 16ft over road and to 8ft over path. Reason - To comply with High…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
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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