2017
Withdrawn
37 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sd
2 off sets - Acrylic letters on Locators Reverse applied digitally printed graphics
Oddstones House Thompsons Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4ES Data via plota.co.uk
Under Consideration
5/2026/0915 - COU
Description
Change of use to Class C3 (residential) from Class to B1 (offices) Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Haddon Court Milton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NA
Works Identified in the Arboriculture Report and Walk over Aug 2026 Ref No. G1....
6 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2TB
Prior Approval - Retention of Commercial premises at ground floor level. Change ...
10 Devonshire Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TJ
G1-Beech hedges-Reduce in height to 2 metres to maintain size and shape. G2-Coni...
17 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EN
G1 Hazel & Purple Leaf Plum - Crown reduction by 1-2m approx (primary cuts) G2 L...
23 Kirkdale Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PT
Post - ppf requested
Orchard Avenue Cricket Pavilion Rothamsted Park Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire
requested Julia to create address
Historical activity at this location
24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
10 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
Fraxinus Excelsior (Ash) at the rear of the property with significant Ash dieback approxi…
2025
Approved
10 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
Fraxinus Excelsior (Ash) at the rear of the property with significant Ash dieback approxi…
2024
Approved
3 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
To cut back encroachment of trees impeding onto fence at rear. Cut back Ivy and low growt…
2024
Approved
2 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
Tree ID: 1765 DBH : 65 Height:10m Spread: 14 Vitality: Low Physiological condition: Poor…
2023
1 Forrester Mews Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fd
G1 2 Ash in rear grounds - Reduction down to gutter (neighbours) and shape where necessar…
2023
1 Forrester Mews Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fd
G1 2 Ash in rear grounds - Reduction down to gutter (neighbours) and shape where necessar…
2022
Approved
2 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
Communal grounds T1-Ash-Cut back branches by 1-2m from neighbour's tree that overhang the…
2022
Approved
2 The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb
Communal grounds T1-Ash-Cut back branches by 1-2m from neighbour's tree that overhang the…
2022
Approved
37 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sd
Advertisement Consent - Repainting of shop front and installation of externally illuminat…
2022
Approved
37 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sd
Advertisement Consent - Repainting of shop front and installation of externally illuminat…
2018
Withdrawn
The Putterills Harpenden Al5 4Dz
Cut back overhanging tree growth flanking 24 & 25 The Putterills back to fenceline. Poten…
2018
Approved
2 Thompsons Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Es
Discharge of Condition 6 (refuse) of planning permission 5/2017/3603 dated 19/03/2018 for…
2017
Approved
2 Thompsons Close Harpenden Hertfordshire
Change of use of ground and first floors from Class D1/A1 to Class C3 (residential) to cr…
2017
Approved
37 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sd
Advertisement consent - Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign and two non ill…
2017
Approved
3 Forrester Mews Harpenden Al5 2Fd
1 x Ash - Reduce to gutter height. 1 x Elder - Reduce by 1-2m.
2016
Approved
7 Bowers Parade High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sh
Advertisement consent - New non-illuminated fascia sign
2016
Approved
7 Bowers Parade High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sh
Advertisement consent - New non-illuminated fascia sign
2016
Approved
7 Bowers Parade High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sh
Advertisement consent - New non-illuminated fascia sign and replacement electronic awning
2016
Approved
7 Bowers Parade High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sh
Advertisement consent - New non-illuminated fascia sign and replacement electronic awning
2016
Approved
The Putterills Harpenden Al5 4Dz
TPO 1090 protected trees: Bhutan Pine T1 - Lightly reduce crown by 30%. Reason tree leans…
2016
Approved
The Putterills Harpenden Al5 4Dz
TPO 1090 protected trees: Bhutan Pine T1 - Lightly reduce crown by 30%. Reason tree leans…
2016
Approved
50 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Su
Advertisement consent - One non-illuminated fascia sign and one externally illuminated ha…
2016
Approved
50 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Su
Advertisement consent - One non-illuminated fascia sign and one externally illuminated ha…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#290 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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%).
Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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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