1 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2UG Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
5/2026/1188 - PPOR
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Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
11B Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
Two storey front extension, single storey front and rear extensions with roof lights, sol…
2025
Approved
11B Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
Two storey front extension, single storey front and rear extensions with roof lights, sol…
2025
Approved
9A Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pz
T1 London Plane Tree - crown reduce by approx 2-3m Remove any majors deadwood -
2025
Approved
9A Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pz
T1 London Plane Tree - crown reduce by approx 2-3m Remove any majors deadwood -
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
Approved
11C Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
T1 Western Red Cedar - Reduction by 4-6m approx and slender lateral growth by no more tha…
2025
Approved
11C Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
T1 Western Red Cedar - Reduction by 4-6m approx and slender lateral growth by no more tha…
2025
Approved
1 Lavendon Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rj
X3 Conifer tree in front garden to be reduced by approximately 1/3 back to a previous red…
2025
Approved
1 Lavendon Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rj
X3 Conifer tree in front garden to be reduced by approximately 1/3 back to a previous red…
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…
2025
Approved
45 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ub
HG1 - Mixed Hedge removal due to dying yew, laurel and conifer and poor security, replace…
2025
Approved
45 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ub
HG1 - Mixed Hedge removal due to dying yew, laurel and conifer and poor security, replace…
2025
Approved
13 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
Laurel hedge to be replaced with shrubs and trees
2025
Approved
13 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En
Laurel hedge to be replaced with shrubs and trees
2024
Approved
9 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug
Trim back Conifer hedge no further than green growth
2024
Approved
23 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pz
23 Aplins Close, Harpenden, AL5 2PZ Olive Tree to be reduced in size by 1/3 . The tree lo…
2016
Approved
14 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qb
Conversion of garage to habitable room
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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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