49 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TX
Under Consultation
5/2026/0672 - MIND
Description
Demolition of existing and construction of two semi-detached dwellings
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Historical activity at this location
24 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Refused
Demolition of existing and construction of two semi-detached dwellings
2025
Refused
Demolition of existing and construction of two semi-detached dwellings
2024
Refused
Demolition of existing and construction of two, three bedroom semi detached dwellings
2024
Withdrawn
Two semi-detached dwellings with habitable roofspace and associated parking and landscapi…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
30 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Demolition of existing rear garage/store and construction of single storey side extension…
2023
15 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey side extension
2023
15 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey side extension
2023
19 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey front and side extensions with rooflights, first floor rear extension, side…
2023
19 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey front and side extensions with rooflights, first floor rear extension, side…
2023
32 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Front replacement porch extension
2023
32 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Front replacement porch extension
2022
With conditions
10 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Raising of ridge height and alterations to roof to facilitate loft conversion with rear d…
2022
With conditions
10 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Raising of ridge height and alterations to roof to facilitate loft conversion with rear d…
2021
With conditions
10 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Raising of ridge height and alterations to roof to facilitate loft conversion to habitabl…
2021
With conditions
10 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Raising of ridge height and alterations to roof to facilitate loft conversion to habitabl…
2021
With conditions
1 Chaucer Close Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Jp
Garage conversion into habitable accommodation, alterations to existing roof of single st…
2021
With conditions
1 Chaucer Close Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Jp
Garage conversion into habitable accommodation, alterations to existing roof of single st…
2020
Refused
1 Chaucer Close Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Jp
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Alteration of roof of existing rear extension from…
2020
Refused
1 Chaucer Close Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Jp
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Alteration of roof of existing rear extension from…
2018
With conditions
32 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rooflights
2016
With conditions
33 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey front extension incorporating new porch and garage conversion to habitable…
2016
With conditions
33 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Tu
Single storey front extension incorporating new porch and garage conversion to habitable…
2016
With conditions
8 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Discharge of Conditions 3 (sample of panel cladding) and 4 (colour of windows) of plannin…
2016
With conditions
8 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ue
Discharge of Conditions 3 (sample of panel cladding) and 4 (colour of windows) of plannin…
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%).
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