Redwood House 3 Broad Oaks Close Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden AL5 2PR Data via plota.co.uk

Approved 5/2026/0230 - HSE
Date received
9 Feb 2026
Date validated
26 Feb 2026
Decision date
5 May 2026
Postcode
AL5 2PR
Type
HSE

Description

Demolition of the existing raised brick structure on right elevation and replace it with a two-storey side extension, convert one of two double garages into a living room, make aesthetic changes to the front elevation (altering the colour of windows, door… Data via plota.co.uk

St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
#287 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 292. 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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