Garage Block At Vernon Close St Albans Hertfordshire Data via plota.co.uk
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Demolition of an existing garage block and development of two dwellings (Use Class C3) Data via plota.co.uk
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Planning committee
Decided by St Albans Development Management Committee on 15 Dec 2025. The council has not yet issued its decision notice.
Approved by 8 votes to 0
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised granting permission because the revised design addressed earlier concerns, the location was sustainable and highway safety impacts were acceptable.
- Residents objected to parking loss, crowding, overlooking, loss of light, construction impacts and highway safety concerns.
- The committee voted unanimously to grant conditional permission, with eight votes in favour and none against or abstaining.
Source: Plota analysis of St Albans's committee minutes of 15 Dec 2025.
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