43 Common Lane Batford, Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5DN
Pending
5/2026/0936 - PPOR
Description
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Nearby new applications
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First floor rear extension and associated alterations, including new openings an...
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T1 Poplar - Fell. See report 6.6 within the Arboricultural Statement provided
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
2 Sauncey Wood Barns Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of a detached building
2023
Sauncey View Lodge Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 23 dwellings with associated parking…
2023
Sauncey View Lodge Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 23 dwellings with associated parking…
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of agricultural barn and associated hard surfacing
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Construction of agricultural barn and associated hard surfacing
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Three detached dwellings with associated works following demolition of three existing bar…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Three detached dwellings with associated works following demolition of three existing bar…
2023
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of conditions 9 (written scheme of archaeological works) and 10 (post excavatio…
2023
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of conditions 9 (written scheme of archaeological works) and 10 (post excavatio…
2023
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 5 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (soft landscaping)and 9 (archaeo…
2023
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 5 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (soft landscaping)and 9 (archaeo…
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 4 (sample of materials) of planning permission 5/2021/3482 dated 1…
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 4 (sample of materials) of planning permission 5/2021/3482 dated 1…
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels) and 12 (construction management plan) of planning…
2022
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 3 (slab levels) and 12 (construction management plan) of planning…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (groundwater contamination) and 3 (remediation strategy) of pla…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (site investigation) and 3 (remediation strategy) of planning p…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (groundwater contamination) and 3 (remediation strategy) of pla…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Conditions 2 (site investigation) and 3 (remediation strategy) of planning p…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (groundwater contamination) of planning permission 5/2020/3143 d…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (groundwater contamination) of planning permission 5/2020/3143 d…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (desk top study) of planning permission 5/2020/3142 dated 15/02/…
2021
With conditions
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Discharge of Condition 1 (desk top study) of planning permission 5/2020/3142 dated 15/02/…
2020
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural building to Class C3 to create one smaller…
2020
Approved
Batford Farm Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Dn
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural buildings to Class C3 to create one smalle…
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