42 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2UJ Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
5/2026/0913 - PPOR
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Construction of a garden outbuilding
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Conifer (rear garden) fell outgrown situation
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Oak - Reduce back vertical growth by 2-3m and crown clean Mixed Specie - Reduce ...
5 Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QT
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Single storey rear extension
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
T1 Norwegian Maple flanking building - Removal of 2 stems towards the house.
2022
Approved
T1 Norwegian Maple flanking building - Removal of 2 stems towards the house.
2016
With conditions
Part single, part two storey rear extension, alterations to openings to main building and…
2016
With conditions
Part single, part two storey rear extension, alterations to openings to main building and…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
14 Old Rectory Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ud
Yew - T3 under TPO01904 prune the trunk of the tree, removing the ground level skirt that…
2025
Approved
14 Old Rectory Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ud
Yew - T3 under TPO01904 prune the trunk of the tree, removing the ground level skirt that…
2025
With conditions
St Helenas Court 40 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Uh
Maple at front on right - Reduce crown by approximately 3m, as previously, to keep the tr…
2025
With conditions
St Helenas Court 40 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Uh
Maple at front on right - Reduce crown by approximately 3m, as previously, to keep the tr…
2025
Ferndale 50 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Uw
As recommended by Franks Forestry:- T1. Cypress fell (not in a healthy condition)
2025
Ferndale 50 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Uw
As recommended by Franks Forestry:- T1. Cypress fell (not in a healthy condition)
2025
Approved
7 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
G1 2 X Beech trees we wish to reduce the height of both trees by 33% and deadwood both tr…
2025
Approved
7 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
G1 2 X Beech trees we wish to reduce the height of both trees by 33% and deadwood both tr…
2024
Approved
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Trim back Conifer hedge no further than green growth
2023
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Addition of a pitched roof with dark stained weather-boarded gables to existing detached…
2023
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Addition of a pitched roof with dark stained weather-boarded gables to existing detached…
2022
Approved
5 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Rear garden T1 - Oak - Remove all limbs, leave as a habitat stem 9m tall as this tree is…
2022
Approved
5 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Rear garden T1 - Oak - Remove all limbs, leave as a habitat stem 9m tall as this tree is…
2022
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Replacement detached garage with pitched roof and dark stained weather-boarding
2022
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Replacement detached garage with pitched roof and dark stained weather-boarding
2022
With conditions
12 Berkeley Court 48 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Un
First floor side extension to facilitate loft conversion with two rear dormer windows and…
2022
With conditions
12 Berkeley Court 48 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Un
First floor side extension to facilitate loft conversion with two rear dormer windows and…
2022
Approved
Land Adjacent To 9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Reduce the crown apex of the largest tree in the group G3 next to rear boundary (15m+ tal…
2022
Approved
Land Adjacent To 9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Reduce the crown apex of the largest tree in the group G3 next to rear boundary (15m+ tal…
2022
Approved
12 Berkeley Court 48 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Un
Rear: 2 x Hazel to fell 1 x Leyland Cypress to fell Right Hand Boundary: 14 Leyland Cypre…
2016
Approved
44 Luton Road Harpenden Al5 2Uj
Fell Holly at front of house. Reduce Laburnum back to previous reduction points at side o…
2016
Approved
Flats Doon Court - 46 Luton Road Harpenden Al5 2Ul
2 x Mature Lime Trees: - Reduce lower limbs back to previous reduction points - Reduce cr…
2016
Approved
Flats Doon Court - 46 Luton Road Harpenden Al5 2Ul
2 x Mature Lime Trees: - Reduce lower limbs back to previous reduction points - Reduce cr…
2016
Withdrawn
46 Luton Road (Doon Court) Harpenden Al5 2Ul
2 x Lime trees - Reduce crowns by 45% and reduce back overhanging branches.
2016
Withdrawn
46 Luton Road (Doon Court) Harpenden Al5 2Ul
2 x Lime trees - Reduce crowns by 45% and reduce back overhanging branches.
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%).
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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