8 Ridgewood Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NN

Approved 5/2026/0451 - HSE
Council
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Decision date
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL5 3NN
Type
HSE

Description

Proposed front garage conversion and adaptions and additions to link to main house with gable fronted roof. Proposed solar panels to roofs

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