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See all 40,125 planning applications since 2016, 634 in the last 90 days, from St Albans City and District Council across 18 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, St Albans City and District Council decided 1,411 planning applications and approved 87%; 29% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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Yesterday Pending Consideration 26/0538/TPO

61 Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 6BY

T1 Walnut - Reduce back neighbours Walnut to give a 4m clearance away from the house and include growth overhanging garden. The justification for this...

Tree works to TPO Tree(s) St Albans
Yesterday Pending Consideration 26/0537/TCA

High Elms House 1 High Elms Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2JU

Beech: Crown reduction by 2-3m and canopy thinning by 20% Beech: Removal of 2 branches overhanging house and close to eves to provide greater clearanc...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
Yesterday Pending Consideration TP/2026/0508

25 Arthur Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4SZ

T1 Grand Fir - Reduce overall height by approximately 8 to 10 metres, subject to the availability of suitable viable growth points and retention of a ...

AVA St Albans
23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1925/NAC

1 Pimlico Bedmond Road Hertfordshire HP3 8SH

Proposed ground floor side extension, porch alteration, Air con unit, internal alterations and all associatedworks at 1 Pimlico Bedmond Road, HP3 8SH

Neighbouring Authority Consultation St Albans
23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1857/CON

9 Portland Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4RA

Discharge of Condition 4 (Written Scheme of Archaeological Work) of planning permission 5/2025/1987 dated 04/06/2026 for Two storey rear extension par...

Discharge of Condition St Albans
22 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1837/HSE

32 Waverley Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5PE

Demolition of existing garage and construction of a replacement outbuilding, construction of single storey side extension and alterations to openings,...

Householder St Albans
20 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1875/PAO

Turners Hall Farm Annables Lane Kinsbourne Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3PT

Prior Approval - Enlargement of the existing two storey dwelling house consisting of the construction of one additional storey immediately above the t...

Prior Approval Other St Albans
20 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0533/TCA

22 Stanhope Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5BL

(T001) Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) Lift crown to approximately 3 metres and thin canopy by 25%. Crown lift T001 to provide approximately 3 m clearan...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
20 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1846/HSE

30 Dale Avenue Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8LS

Side and rear extension, conversion of garage into additional storage at front and habitable space at rear, with replacement and new windows, demoliti...

Householder St Albans
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1869/CON

4 Wood End Hill Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3EZ

Discharge of condition 7 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission 5/2025/1708 dated 02/10/2026 for Construction of pair of semi-detached ...

Discharge of Condition St Albans
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0531/TCA

Gorran Close West Common Grove Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LE

T1 - Oak to the front of the property we aim to complete a crown clean, removing all deadwood, in addition we propose to reduce the tree by 1-2 metres...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0529/TCA

125 Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4DL

My Client would like the following works done and will speak to the owner of the trees to get permission at 125 Verulam Road. Location of the trees is...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0528/TCA

123 Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4DL

Apple tree, rear garden- Dismantle the whole tree to the ground. Due to lean and close proximity to garden wall. Yew tree, rear garden- Dismantle the ...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0527/TCA

27 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH

I wish to apply for permission to reduce the height of an oak tree in my garden. We are in the conservation area and have reduced the size of this tre...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1827/HSE

2 Wordsworth Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4AF

Demolition of two outbuildings and construction of a new single storey extension and associated landscaping works

Householder St Albans
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1813/HSE

266 London Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 1HY

Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension and pergola with a raised patio and steps

Householder St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1866/PACR

Marlborough House 18 Upper Marlborough Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3UT

Prior Approval - Change of use of existing commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to 60 residential units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval Commercial to Resi. St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/0527/TPO5

16 Lemsford Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3PB

FELLING OF DEAD STANDING CYPRESS (T3) To fell and remove the dead standing Cypress tree on an urgent basis. Due to the risk of failure on to railway l...

Tree works to TPO Tree(s) - 5 Day St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0526/TCA

5 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TF

T1: Apple, lift over footway T2: Cypress trunk, remove to height of wall. T3: Apple, remove ivy & prune. T4: Holly, Reduce overhang from Croft Court T...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1845/HSE

15 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QU

Replacement garage doors, internal alterations, and a replacement window

Householder St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 5/2026/1653

51 Station Road Smallford St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HB

Construction of one detached three-bedroom dwelling with associated access, parking, private amenity space and landscaping

PPOR St Albans
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 5/2026/1533

1 Wycombe Place St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9RH

Construction of a first floor side and rear extenison to provide a two bedroom flat with front balcony and terrace to rear above existing commercial a...

PPOR St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1853/HSE

36 Lords Meadow Redbourn Hertfordshire AL3 7BX

Two storey side extension, single storey front, side and rear extension following demolition of detached garage, raising of roof to facilitate loft co...

Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1850/HSE

3 Netherfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2AF

The proposed development comprises the construction of a single-storey, detached garden building within the rear garden of the existing residential pr...

Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1830/HSE

132 Gurney Court Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4RJ

Two storey side and part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and green house, roof extension involvi...

Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1851/HSE

56 Barnfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TQ

Rear First Floor Extension Over Ground Floor Single Storey Extension Plus Raising Of Existing Single Storey Ridge & Minor Works To Front

Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1861/PAAR

Sparrow Hall Barn Waterend Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire

Prior Approval - Change of use and associated building operations necessary for residential conversion of existing agricultural barn in order to form ...

Prior Approval Agriculture to Resi. St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1855/PAHSE

9 St Albans Road Sandridge Hertfordshire AL4 9LA

Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.2m in height x 8m in depth with 1.58m height to eaves

Prior Approval Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1809/FULL

Land To Rear 28 To 34 North Cottages Napsbury St Albans Hertfordshire

Technical Details Consent - Pursuant to Permission in Principle for application 5/2025/0281 allowed on appeal dated 02/10/2025 for Development of four...

Full Application St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1818/S73

1A The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NH

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to substitute the approved drawings with revised plans showing the as-built elevations for planning permissi...

Removal or variation of a condition St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1828/NMA

Land South West Of And Including 39 Chiswell Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire

Non-material amendment - relocation of the sub-station to 5m north-east of the approved location of planning permission 5/2024/1915 dated 21/11/2025 f...

Non-Material Amendment St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1823/HSE

31 King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4AS

Part two storey front and rear extension. Part single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing front roof. Addition of porch roof. Alterations t...

Householder St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0525/TPO

30 Puddingstone Drive St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0GY

T226 Oak - Crown reduction by 3-4m (back to previous trimming points) and crown thin 15%. This will contain the crown spread which will result retainm...

Tree works to TPO Tree(s) St Albans
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0524/TCA

28 Alma Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3BW

T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level - Due to outgrowing its location. T2 Yew - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2m...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1842/HSE

144 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BQ

Single storey side extension. First floor rear extension. Alterations to rear facade and roofline.

Householder St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1844/HSE

52 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BD

Rear first floor extension and rear single storey extension. Installation of roof-lights.

Householder St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1811/PADEM

Unit C Ventura Park Old Parkbury Lane Colney Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DB

Prior Approval - Demolition of Unit C comprising a broadly rectangular industrial building with a service yard and hardstanding area for vehicle parki...

Prior Approval Demolition St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0522/TCA

1 The Moorings Althorp Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3PL

T1-Hornbeam tree to crown reduce back to previous pruning points by 2-3 metres for maintenance and light

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0520/TCA

4 Cornwall Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TH

The tree (an ornamental cherry) is at the bottom of the back garden of the property. We wish to fell the tree which is now oversized for the garden. T...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1817/HSE

96 Gurney Court Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4RJ

Proposed first-floor rear extension over flat roof to existing ground floor extension.

Householder St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0519/TCA

23 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4NP

T1-Pyracantha x 2-shape and prune by 1 metre all round to maintain size and shape. T2-Lawson Cypress-Lift crown to 2 metres to maintain size. T3-Coton...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0518/TCA

Silk Mill House Museum The Common Redbourn Hertfordshire AL3 7NB

Crown reduction of 2 x Mulberry Trees (approx 6m) and a cherry tree (approx 7m) due to property damage.

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1849/HSE

8 Collyer Road London Colney Hertfordshire AL2 1PD

Single storey front, side and rear extension

Householder St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0002/PAV

The Boot Ph 4 Market Place St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5DG

8 Tables, 2 barrels and 8 benches

Pavement License St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1835/CON

Land South West Of And Including 39 Chiswell Green Lane St Albans Hertfordshire

Discharge of Condition 29 (details of play spaces) of planning application 5/2022/0927 approved by appeal dated 22/03/2024 for Outline application (ac...

Discharge of Condition St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1829/CON

Harpenden Public Halls Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PA

Discharge of Condiiton 4 (details of the proposed onsite parking) of planning permission 5/2025/1565 dated 21/01/2026 for External alterations to Harp...

Discharge of Condition St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1815/HSE

47 Westfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HR

Single storey rear extension (Retrospective)

Householder St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0523/TCA

27 Granville Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5BE

Felling and removal of 1 conifer at the front of the property. The conifer is overgrown and blocking light from entering the property on both the grou...

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0521/TPO

30A Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AF

Yew tree to the fronts Roundwood Park in the garden of 30a Roundwood Park on the boundary with 32 Roundwood Park. There is extensive Ivy growing on al...

Tree works to TPO Tree(s) St Albans
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/0517/TCA

Lower Ground Floor And Ground Floor And First Floor Davenport House Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HX

T1-London Plane tree to Crown reduce by 4-6 metres all around for maintenance and light and to cut back from doctors surgery and public pathways.

Tree works in a Conservation Area St Albans
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Decisions in St Albans Full decision record →

55daysmedian to decide1 days slower than UK
54%decided within 8 weeks12 pts below UK
88%approved2 pts below UK
264of 388UK rank for speeddown 76 places on last year

2,384 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does St Albans City and District Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 2,384 applications St Albans City and District Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 55 days, and 54% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does St Albans City and District Council approve?
88% of the applications St Albans City and District Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from St Albans City and District Council's public planning register (pa.stalbans.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks St Albans City and District Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 28 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on St Albans City and District Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 40,125 planning applications from St Albans City and District Council since 2016, each counted once: 3,433 current records, received since 16 Oct 2023, and 36,692 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 634 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at pa.stalbans.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 28 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from St Albans: 27 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.