2016
Withdrawn
1A-1C Victoria Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ea
Rear Of 10 & 12 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4SE
Pending
5/2026/1042 - PAO
Description
Prior Approval - Change of use of the first floor from Class E to provide a 1 bedroom flat Class C3 and to keep the Class E usage on the ground floor
Nearby new applications
10 10 -12 Station Road Harpenden AL5 4SE
Construction of two storey and single storey over existing rear extension to pro...
16 Kipling Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4XG
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.72m in height x 4m in depth ...
Harpenden Hall 6 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire
G1 5 Dat notice required - 1 Lime has Kretz and a stem failed with the last 2 we...
6 Lodge Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4JE
Oak - Reduce back vertical growth by 2-3m and crown clean Mixed Specie - Reduce ...
St Dominic Roman Catholic Primary School Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PF
T2207 Yew; Remove marked adjacent Holly leaning over path. T2208 Silver Birch; S...
82 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TZ
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.35m in height x 6m in depth ...
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
2025
With conditions
Discharge of Condition 4 (construction management plan) of planning permission 5/2023/174…
2025
With conditions
Discharge of Condition 4 (construction management plan) of planning permission 5/2023/174…
2023
Construction of detached outbuilding (Class E) in the rear of the site with accommodation…
2023
Construction of detached outbuilding (Class E) in the rear of the site with accommodation…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
External alterations to Harpenden Public Halls including first floor extension and ground…
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
External alterations to Harpenden Public Halls including first floor extension and ground…
2025
Approved
8 Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ed
T1 - Mature Horse Chestnut - To reduce to 2.5/3m to previous pruning points, . T2 - Elder…
2025
Approved
8 Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ed
T1 - Mature Horse Chestnut - To reduce to 2.5/3m to previous pruning points, . T2 - Elder…
2025
10-12 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Se
Construction of two storey and single storey over existing rear extension to provide a tw…
2025
10-12 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Se
Construction of two storey and single storey over existing rear extension to provide a tw…
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) ??? Harpenden Common Tree ID:579 R00 (Reduce crow…
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) ??? Harpenden Common Tree ID:579 R00 (Reduce crow…
2025
Approved
Harpenden United Reformed Church Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ed
T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx and 3-4m south side (garden side)
2025
Approved
Harpenden United Reformed Church Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ed
T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx and 3-4m south side (garden side)
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
1. Tree is on the roundabout in front of Harpenden Public Halls. We would like to remove…
2025
With conditions
Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pa
1. Tree is on the roundabout in front of Harpenden Public Halls. We would like to remove…
2025
With conditions
1 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rs
Change of use of the upper floors to the former bank to residential flats, alterations to…
2025
With conditions
1 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rs
Change of use of the upper floors to the former bank to residential flats, alterations to…
2025
With conditions
20A Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Se
Replace existing tiles with slates to main roof
2025
With conditions
20A Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Se
Replace existing tiles with slates to main roof
2025
With conditions
1 Harding Parade Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Sw
Installation of kitchen extraction system to rear elevation
2025
With conditions
1 Harding Parade Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Sw
Installation of kitchen extraction system to rear elevation
2024
With conditions
1 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rs
Alterations to ground floor front and rear facade to create new entrance doorways in orde…
2024
With conditions
2 Victoria Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ea
Change of use from E(c)-Class to C3 residential, erection of single storey rear and side…
2016
Withdrawn
9 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aa
Change of use from Class A2 (financial and professional services) to Class A3 (restaurant)
2016
With conditions
1A-1B Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Hu
Single storey side extension, new shopfront, alterations to openings and internal alterat…
2016
With conditions
1A-1B Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Hu
Single storey side extension, new shopfront, alterations to openings and internal alterat…
2016
Withdrawn
1A-1C Victoria Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ea
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
#287 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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
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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