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Planning Applications in
St Albans

St Albans is part of the East region. Search any postcode in St Albans to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in St Albans

Based on 2082 applications tracked between 2020-01-07 and 2026-10-20.

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PPOR

386 applications

19% of all applications

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Full

264 applications

13% of all applications

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HSE

256 applications

12% of all applications

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TCA

212 applications

10% of all applications

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Householder

186 applications

9% of all applications

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Tree Works

118 applications

6% of all applications

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2082
Applications tracked
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PPOR
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Data period: 2020-01-07 to 2026-10-20 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in St Albans

PlanWatch currently holds 2,082 St Albans planning records across 896 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2020-01-07 to 2026-10-20. The most common categories in this dataset are PPOR (386), Full (264), HSE (256).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in St Albans

Latest applications submitted to St Albans council.

5/2026/1820 2026-10-20

Repair and upgrading/replacement of windows and doors, including secondary glazing and insulated shutters to the historic windows. Stripping and re-leading of bay roofs. Repair and refinishing of floors. Removal of gas cooker, boiler, flue and supply. Rew

64 Holywell Hill St Albans Al1 1Bx

Awaiting Validation
5/2026/1819 2026-10-20

- Erection of a first floor side extension - Erection of a single storey front extension, including garage - Erection of a part single, part 1.5 storey rear extension with rear dormer - Rooflight additions - Erection front porch canopy

1 Browning Road Harpenden Al5 4Ts

Awaiting Validation
TP/2026/0519 2026-10-20

T2 Apple - Fell T1 Cherry - Remove construction damage, crown reduce by 2-3m approx. and remove Ivy

20 Tennyson Road Harpenden Al5 4Bb

Awaiting Validation
TP/2026/0520 2026-10-20

G1 Leylandi Group - Fell T2 Amalanchier - Fell

16 Townsend Road Harpenden Al5 4Bg

Awaiting Validation
5/2026/1821 2026-10-20

Creation of Dormer to front elevation, extension of first floor windows to create Juliet balconies and ground floor enlargement to create sliding doors, replacement windows.

2 Spinneys Drive, Yew Crofte King Harry Lane St Albans Al3 4Ae

Awaiting Validation
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Objecting to a Planning Application in St Albans

St Albans Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what St Albans's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach St Albans Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Albans Planning

How do I check planning applications in St Albans? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in St Albans. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in St Albans? expand_more
To object to a planning application in St Albans, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the St Albans council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in St Albans? expand_more
Most planning applications in St Albans are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in St Albans? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for St Albans in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
What planning applications don't need permission in St Albans? expand_more
Some developments in St Albans fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with St Albans council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in St Albans? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in St Albans may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for St Albans Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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