20 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PQ
Incomplete
5/2026/0704 - INC
Description
Two storey front and rear extensions, single storey rear extension
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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
Uplands House 11 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Single storey rear extensions with rooflights, two storey front extension, single storey…
2023
Uplands House 11 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Single storey rear extensions with rooflights, two storey front extension, single storey…
2023
11 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Two storey rear extension with new pitched roof, first floor rear extension and single st…
2023
11 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Two storey rear extension with new pitched roof, first floor rear extension and single st…
2023
Grosvenor House 13 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
First floor side extension over garage and study with rooflights and juliette balcony fol…
2023
Grosvenor House 13 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
First floor side extension over garage and study with rooflights and juliette balcony fol…
2021
With conditions
27 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Garage conversion to habitable space, replacement of rear pitched roof to flat roof with…
2021
With conditions
27 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Garage conversion to habitable space, replacement of rear pitched roof to flat roof with…
2020
With conditions
17 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Two storey dwelling with habitable loft space and integral garage following demolition of…
2020
With conditions
17 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Two storey dwelling with habitable loft space and integral garage following demolition of…
2019
With conditions
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Alterations to roof above front porch and study and six rooflights to side elevation (ret…
2018
With conditions
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Alterations and extension to roof incorporating first floor front, rear and side extensio…
2018
With conditions
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Alterations and extension to roof incorporating first floor front, rear and side extensio…
2018
Approved
15 The Uplands Harpenden Al5 2Pg
Reduce crown of Oak tree T1 in rear garden by 40%. Reason - Limb failure. Tree has weak u…
2017
With conditions
7 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Construction of one, six bedroom dwelling with attached garage (retrospective)
2017
With conditions
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Alterations and extension to roof incorporating first floor front, rear and side extensio…
2017
With conditions
Westoaks 12 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Erection of one, five bedroom dwelling with basement area and associated landscaping foll…
2016
With conditions
Westoaks 12 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Demolition of existing house and erection of one, two storey dwelling with basement floor…
2016
With conditions
Westoaks 12 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Demolition of existing house and erection of one, two storey dwelling with basement floor…
2016
With conditions
25 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Variation of Condition 12 (approved plans) to planning permission 5/2015/0062 dated 12/06…
2016
With conditions
25 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Variation of Condition 12 (approved plans) to planning permission 5/2015/0062 dated 12/06…
2022
Approved
27 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Non Material Amendment - Retention of existing front stair window, reduction in height of…
2022
Approved
27 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pg
Non Material Amendment - Retention of existing front stair window, reduction in height of…
2018
Refused
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Non Material Amendment - Confirmation of design of lower roof over study to match existin…
2018
Refused
18 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pq
Non Material Amendment - Addition of three rooflights to planning permission 5/2018/1479…
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