2016
Withdrawn
14 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
7 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NR
Pending
5/2026/0851 - PPOR
Description
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Nearby new applications
35 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH
Tree no.1 dead beech to be removed .This tree was probably originally part of th...
Kimbers 6 Wheatfield Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NU
25 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH
T1 Macrocarpa - Fell
36 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LG
5 Days' Notice - G1 - Group of 4 x Scots Pine to the front of the property. One ...
33 Prospect Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PL
Post- fees paid
28 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LG
T1 - Conifer fell. This is close to the neighbouring property and is growing ove...
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Notice of an application to modify the Section 106 Agreement dated 25/10/1991 relating to…
2023
Two detached dwellings with habitable roofspace and integral garages, sub-division of plo…
2023
Two detached dwellings with habitable roofspace and integral garages, sub-division of plo…
2022
With conditions
(Submitted site plan tree numbers with equivelant TPO schedule number in brackets). T1 La…
2022
With conditions
(Submitted site plan tree numbers with equivelant TPO schedule number in brackets). T1 La…
2021
Approved
Large Cherry tree in the garden to the left side of the house in a small woodland (W1 of…
2021
Approved
Large Cherry tree in the garden to the left side of the house in a small woodland (W1 of…
2017
Withdrawn
Boundary fence (part retrospective)
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2019
With conditions
18 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Single storey side, front and rear extensions, new dormer to rear, rooflights, alteration…
2019
With conditions
18 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Single storey side, front and rear extensions, rooflights alterations to openings (amendm…
2018
With conditions
18 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, rooflights, alterations to openings
2018
With conditions
17 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Raising and alterations to roof to incorporate loft conversion with one front and two rea…
2018
With conditions
18 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, rooflights, partial garage conversion foll…
2018
Withdrawn
18 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Single storey front, side and rear extensions and first floor extension
2017
Approved
7 Hammondswick Harpenden Al5 2Nr
W1 Mixed Species - To hand excavate a trench to facilitate the planting of a hedge.
2017
With conditions
7 Hammondswick Harpenden Al5 2Nr
G1: 4 x Silver Birch - Reduce by 1-2m to increase light levels and clearance from neighbo…
2017
Approved
7 Hammondswick Harpenden Al5 2Nr
T6 Silver Birch - Fell. Significant decay at base of stem. T7 Pine & T8 Larch - Reduce bo…
2016
With conditions
2 The Hammonds Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
5m high netting on three metal poles (retrospective)
2016
With conditions
2 The Hammonds Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
5m high netting on three metal poles (retrospective)
2016
With conditions
13 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2014/3585 dated…
2016
With conditions
13 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2014/3585 dated…
2016
With conditions
14 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to allow minor material amendments comprising c…
2016
With conditions
14 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to allow minor material amendments comprising c…
2016
Withdrawn
14 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
2016
With conditions
13 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2014/3585 dated…
2016
With conditions
13 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nr
Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2014/3585 dated…
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