15 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PY
Pending
5/2026/0841 - PPOR
Description
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To fell 8 x trees and grind stumps as they are dangerous then replace 8 x trees....
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Demolition of existing garage and proposed erection of single-storey side and re...
Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 4 (materials), 6 (tree planting), 7 (hard and…
2025
With conditions
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 4 (materials), 6 (tree planting), 7 (hard and…
2024
With conditions
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels), 7 (hard and soft landscaping) and 8 (soft landsc…
2023
Construction of five bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage and outbuilding to re…
2023
Construction of five bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage and outbuilding to re…
2023
Rear garden - T1 Leylandii - Reduce back lateral growth to the vertical stems or the main…
2023
Rear garden - T1 Leylandii - Reduce back lateral growth to the vertical stems or the main…
2023
Refused
Construction of five bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage and outbuilding to re…
2023
Refused
Construction of five bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage and outbuilding to re…
2022
Approved
T1 - Mature Conifer fell to ground level, this tree if reduced will look unsightly. The c…
2022
Approved
T1 - Mature Conifer fell to ground level, this tree if reduced will look unsightly. The c…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
2 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
First floor rear extensions, raising of ridge height to facilitate loft conversion to hab…
2025
With conditions
2 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
First floor rear extensions, raising of ridge height to facilitate loft conversion to hab…
2025
21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Py
Installation of air source heat pump and air conditioning unit
2025
21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Py
Installation of air source heat pump and air conditioning unit
2024
With conditions
21 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Py
Two storey rear extension, roof alterations including blind dormer and single storey side…
2025
Approved
16 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Sketch plan attached. Photos attached. We are seeking only to cut back the branches of th…
2025
Approved
16 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Sketch plan attached. Photos attached. We are seeking only to cut back the branches of th…
2025
Approved
16 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
We purchased the property in September 2023. There is a large apple tree in at the bottom…
2025
Approved
16 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
We purchased the property in September 2023. There is a large apple tree in at the bottom…
2024
With conditions
6 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Single storey side and rear extension with rooflights, alterations to front porch, new fr…
2024
Approved
5 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Py
Front garden Copper Beech Tree- has been assessed by Arborist- Robert Cooper Tree surgeon…
2023
Approved
4 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Variegated maple (now reverted to almost entirely green) to be reduced in size by 1/3 to…
2023
Approved
4 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Variegated maple (now reverted to almost entirely green) to be reduced in size by 1/3 to…
2023
2 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qd
The tree concerned is a Wellingtonia (T1). It is in the back garden of our property. We w…
2023
2 Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qd
The tree concerned is a Wellingtonia (T1). It is in the back garden of our property. We w…
2023
Approved
The Guide Hut 2A Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
G1 Cypress Group (3) - Fell
2023
Approved
The Guide Hut 2A Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
G1 Cypress Group (3) - Fell
2023
12 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Remove Trees 1-7 as per submitted plan. Tree 8 - we propose to trim the height of this tr…
2023
2 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Raising of height of boundary fence
2023
12 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Remove Trees 1-7 as per submitted plan. Tree 8 - we propose to trim the height of this tr…
2016
Refused
14 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Addition of front dormer window, first floor side and part single, part two storey rear e…
2016
With conditions
17 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ua
Advertisement consent - Display of five non-illuminated fascia signs, one non-illuminated…
2016
With conditions
17 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ua
Advertisement consent - Display of five non-illuminated fascia signs, one non-illuminated…
2016
Refused
14 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Addition of front dormer window, first floor side and part single, part two storey rear e…
2016
Refused
14 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qe
Addition of front dormer window, first floor side and part single, part two storey rear e…
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