4 Lilac Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1SQ
Under Consultation
5/2026/0536 - HSE
Description
Demolition of existing garage, replaced with a two storey side extension and store
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
13 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
First floor front, side and rear extensions with front and rear roof gables, front bay wi…
2023
13 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
First floor front, side and rear extensions with front and rear roof gables, front bay wi…
2023
Land In Front Of 3 Lilac Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sq
T2061 - Common Ash - Fraxinus excelsior TPO: 01575 - T5 Tag - 113; Located within tree be…
2023
Land In Front Of 3 Lilac Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sq
T2061 - Common Ash - Fraxinus excelsior TPO: 01575 - T5 Tag - 113; Located within tree be…
2023
Approved
31 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rb
Emergency Works - 5 Day Notice TPO 1575 - T4 - Fraxinus excelsior - Parva Close Recreatio…
2023
Approved
31 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rb
Emergency Works - 5 Day Notice TPO 1575 - T4 - Fraxinus excelsior - Parva Close Recreatio…
2021
With conditions
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Construction of semi-detached two bedroom house and new boundary treatments following sub…
2021
With conditions
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Construction of semi-detached two bedroom house and new boundary treatments following sub…
2021
With conditions
3 Pendennis Court Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sg
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, alterations to roof and alterations to o…
2021
With conditions
3 Pendennis Court Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sg
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, alterations to roof and alterations to o…
2020
Refused
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
The construction of a two storey semi-detached dwelling with accommodation in the loft an…
2020
Refused
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
The construction of a two storey semi-detached dwelling with accommodation in the loft an…
2020
With conditions
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Construction of semi-detached two bedroom house and new boundary treatments following sub…
2020
With conditions
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Construction of semi-detached two bedroom house and new boundary treatments following sub…
2020
With conditions
3 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two storey front and side and part si…
2020
With conditions
3 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two storey front and side and part si…
2019
Refused
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Construction of semi-detached two bedroom house and new boundary treatments following sub…
2018
With conditions
2 Broadstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Rg
Two storey side extension, removal of front porch, alteration to openings and elevation m…
2018
With conditions
7 Lilac Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sq
Single storey rear extension and pitched roof over existing rear extension with rooflights
2017
With conditions
10 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
Single storey front infill with rooflights, side extension, garage conversion, loft conve…
2017
With conditions
1 Lilac Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Sq
Single storey front extension, alterations to openings and insertion of a side window
2016
With conditions
19 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
New canopy and opening to the entrance, single storey side and rear extension with roof l…
2016
With conditions
19 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
New canopy and opening to the entrance, single storey side and rear extension with roof l…
2016
With conditions
12 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
Single storey rear extension and front canopy
2016
With conditions
12 Eastcote Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Se
Single storey rear extension and front canopy
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
#287 of 292 councils
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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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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