43 Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5DN Data via plota.co.uk
Under Consideration
5/2026/0936 - HSE
Description
Single storey front & side extension to replace garage, single storey rear extension and first floor side extensions. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
2 Sauncey Wood Barns Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of a detached building
2023
Sauncey View Lodge Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 23 dwellings with associated parking…
2023
Sauncey View Lodge Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 23 dwellings with associated parking…
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of agricultural barn and associated hard surfacing
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of agricultural barn and associated hard surfacing
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Three detached dwellings with associated works following demolition of three existing bar…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Three detached dwellings with associated works following demolition of three existing bar…
2023
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of conditions 9 (written scheme of archaeological works) and 10 (post excavatio…
2023
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of conditions 9 (written scheme of archaeological works) and 10 (post excavatio…
2023
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 5 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (soft landscaping)and 9 (archaeo…
2023
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 5 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (soft landscaping)and 9 (archaeo…
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 4 (sample of materials) of planning permission 5/2021/3482 dated 1…
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 4 (sample of materials) of planning permission 5/2021/3482 dated 1…
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels) and 12 (construction management plan) of planning…
2022
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels) and 12 (construction management plan) of planning…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (groundwater contamination) and 3 (remediation strategy) of pla…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (site investigation) and 3 (remediation strategy) of planning p…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (groundwater contamination) and 3 (remediation strategy) of pla…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (site investigation) and 3 (remediation strategy) of planning p…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (groundwater contamination) of planning permission 5/2020/3143 d…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (groundwater contamination) of planning permission 5/2020/3143 d…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (desk top study) of planning permission 5/2020/3142 dated 15/02/…
2021
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (desk top study) of planning permission 5/2020/3142 dated 15/02/…
2020
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural building to Class C3 to create one smaller…
2020
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural buildings to Class C3 to create one smalle…
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%).
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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