56 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5EG
Pending
5/2026/0866 - PPOR
Description
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Historical activity at this location
32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Removal of existing doubled glazed PVC windows and replacement with conservation appropri…
2025
With conditions
Removal of existing doubled glazed PVC windows and replacement with conservation appropri…
2025
With conditions
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to basement
2025
With conditions
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to basement
2024
Approved
T1 - Cyrpus to fell to ground level T2 - Self seeded sycamore to fell to ground level T3…
2021
Approved
Large Robinia tree on the front lawn requires a 30% reduction and dead wood removal. The…
2021
Approved
Large Robinia tree on the front lawn requires a 30% reduction and dead wood removal. The…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2025
With conditions
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2024
With conditions
21 Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Construction of additional storey, extension to lower ground floor, rear terrace and alte…
2025
5 Spencer Street & Rear Boundaries Of 25-37 Market Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eh
Demolition of the existing vacant commercial building (use class E) and the redevelopment…
2025
5 Spencer Street & Rear Boundaries Of 25-37 Market Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eh
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of the existing vacant commercial building (use clas…
2025
5 Spencer Street & Rear Boundaries Of 25-37 Market Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eh
Demolition of the existing vacant commercial building (use class E) and the redevelopment…
2025
5 Spencer Street & Rear Boundaries Of 25-37 Market Place St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eh
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of the existing vacant commercial building (use clas…
2025
Refused
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2025
Refused
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2025
Joe & The Juice The Mansion 1 St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Dh
5 Tables, 11 Chairs, 1 Bench
2025
Joe & The Juice The Mansion 1 St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Dh
5 Tables, 11 Chairs, 1 Bench
2025
With conditions
23B Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Retention of reduction in height and weight of the rear chimneystack
2025
With conditions
23B Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Listed Building consent - Retention of reduction in height and weight of the rear chimney…
2025
With conditions
23B Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Retention of reduction in height and weight of the rear chimneystack
2025
With conditions
23B Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Listed Building consent - Retention of reduction in height and weight of the rear chimney…
2025
56A Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Reduction in size of annexe and alterations to openings
2025
56A Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Reduction in size of annexe and alterations to openings
2025
Refused
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2025
Refused
14 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Eg
Part single, part two storey rear extension with relocated AC units
2024
With conditions
13 St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Dh
Advertisement Consent - Replacement of existing fascia sign lettering and projecting sign…
2018
With conditions
11 And 11A Britton Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Ej
Replacement of UPVC windows and doors with timber windows and doors
2018
Refused
1-3 St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Dh
Listed Building consent - Change of use of first and second floors from Class B1(a)(offic…
2018
Refused
1-3 St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Dh
Change of use of first and second floors from Class B1(a)(office) to Class C3 (residentia…
2018
With conditions
25 Verulam Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Dg
Listed Building consent - Internal alterations to accommodate the creation of one dwelling
2018
Approved
Alban Row Car Park + 19 College Street Verulam Road St Albans Al3 4Dg
1 x Yew tree - Reduce by 30%. Mixed species - Cherry & Birch. Reduce crowns by 25%.
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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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