25 Lybury Lane Redbourn AL3 7JN

Pending 5/2026/0975 - PPOR

Extensions & alterations

Council

St Albans

Date received

18 May 2026

Postcode

AL3 7JN

Type

PPOR

Description

The design proposals are intended to replace current uPVC windows with new uPVC windows and renew current cladding panels, with shiplap cementitious boards. Ensuring that all matters of compliance including thermal efficiency, fire safety are fully adhere

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St Albans

Planning Authority Score

1.2/10

Poor

#277 of 282 councils

Relevant to this application:

Householder decisions

St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #272 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

32%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #272 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