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St Albans planning applications
3,588 applications. 88% approved. 71 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,588 planning applications from St Albans. 1,111 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
St Albans takes a median of 71 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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TP/2026/0457 Decided
The Peacock Ph 13 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Rr
G1 - Conifer group - fell to ground level and grind stump
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TP/2026/0456 Decided
The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By
T1. Cedar - clean-cut where the branches have broken, reduce any upright or outstretched branches by 1.5 metres. Thin the heavier elongated branches going over the walls and public walkways by no more than 20% and remove any damaged branches and deadwood.
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TP/2026/0455 Decided
7 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qq
Silve birch - felling trees 1, 2, 3, and 5 on safety grounds in significant decline
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TP/2026/0453 Decided
1 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg
Willow - Pollard due to limb failure
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TP/2026/0452 Decided
7 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ta
T2 Scots Pine Fell dead tree with tracked MEWP. 5 DAY REQUEST
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TP/2026/0451 Decided
Topstreet Farmhouse 28 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Nu
T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx and crown thin by 15-20% The tree has perviously been managed with a similar crown reduction in the past to contain shape and improve light
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TP/2026/0449 Decided
4 Pullman Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Ag
T1 - Reduce Sycamore from above garden of 40 Orient Close (Approx. 2-3m reduction) Sever climbing plants and remove deadwood greater than 5cm. Reason - The tree has dropped branches into the garden of 40 Orient Close and has squirrel damage on the tops of
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TP/2026/0448 Decided
10 Abbey View Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ql
T1 - Apple tree - Annual pruning of Apple tree back to previous levels. Reason - General maintenance.
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TP/2026/0450 Decided
44 Alexandra Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Az
Yew (T1) reduce by 33%. The tree is blocking light to owners and neighbouring properties.
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TP/2026/0444 Decided
134 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw
To fell one Evergreen Magnolia tree situated in the front garden of the property.
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TP/2026/0443 Decided
15 Stewart Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qe
T2 Willow - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx & crown clean G3 3 Cypress (adjacent to the Willow) - Reduction by 2-4m approx T5 Holly - Fell (stump to remain) T1 Sycamore - Pollard T4 Purple Leaf Plum - Reduce back lateral growth by 1-2m to clear property
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TP/2026/0445 Decided
31 Harrier End St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ld
T1. Oak - Remove 2 large lower limbs overhanging the rear garden and reduce the remaining overhanging canopy by about 2m to balance the leaning tree.
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5/2026/1651 Decided
16 Harrier End St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ld
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.81m in height x 4m in depth with 2.47m height to eaves
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TP/2026/0442 Decided
29 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pf
T1 Silver Birch (poor condition with extensive dieback in upper crown with birch polypore) - Fell
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TP/2026/0441 Decided
38 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ed
T1 & T2 Lime trees x 2 to reduce and reshape to 25-30% approx to previous pruning points 2 metres off teh canopy. T3 Lime tree with brace to reduce in height bu approx 2-3 metres below the previous pruning points. This is general maintenance work to keep
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TP/2026/0438 Decided
49 Cannon Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Jr
T1 Cherry - crown reduced by up to 2.5m due to large crack appearing up the trunk of the tree.
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5/2026/1638 Decided
1 Castle Rise Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hx
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed loft hip to gable with rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 1 Castle Rise, AL4 8HX
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TP/2026/0440 Decided
The Barn House 15A Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pd
T1 Acacia - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx to prevent stem failure due to cavities at base.
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TP/2026/0439 Decided
5 Gorse Corner Townsend Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Sh
T1 - Oak Tree to reduce limbs to the previous/original points
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TP/2026/0436 Decided
16 Starlight Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Jp
Oak - crown reduction of c.30% due to overshading and lose of light, excessive leaves/acorns being dropped.
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TP/2026/0437 Decided
28 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ed
2 Limes - Pollard (back to previous pollard pionts)
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5/2026/1633 Decided
St Albans City Hospital Waverley Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Pn
Discharge of Condition 31 (details of the external lighting) of planning permission 5/2026/0968 dated 29/07/2026 for Variation of Condition 4 (approved parameter plans) to revise the wording of planning permission 5/2024/1326 dated 27/11/2024 for Variati
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TP/2026/0435 Decided
29 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Xb
T1 Sequoia - Crown reduction by 3m approx and crown thin by 10%, reduce disproportionate branches further to balance crown and crown clean. Clear growth over highway to 5.2m
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TP/2026/0434 Decided
The Vicarage 39 Frogmore St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Ju
T1 1 x Ash to fell - Ivy infested. Large basal cavity with stem decay.
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TP/2026/0433 Decided
43 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Hd
G1 Sycamore remove to ground level T4 Beech remove to ground level
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TP/2026/0428 Decided
7 Boyes Crescent London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ub
Cut back as much as we are possible.
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5/2026/1622 Decided
9 Necton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8At
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Dormer to rear elevation to existing bedroom. new window to rear
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5/2026/1621 Decided
9 Ashley Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3En
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Erection of a fence within boundary of the property
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5/2026/1620 Decided
Lower Stud Drop Lane Bricket Wood Hertfordshire Al2 3Tx
Prior Notification - Temporary use of land for film making purposes under Class E, Part 4, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
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TP/2026/0429 Decided
39 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jb
T1 Eucalyptus tree at rear to reduce crown by approx 50% (approx 4m) T5 Gleditsia growing close to rear of house to reduce crown approx as previously (1-2m all over) T6 Yew growing close to Gleditsia at rear to reduce height by approx 3m to approx gutter
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TP/2026/0431 Decided
14 Watling Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Px
3 x Elder, Ivy infested. In contact with church boundary wall, direct damage likely. Fell to ground level
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TP/2026/0432 Decided
38 Goldsmith Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nh
Pear tree, reduce the height and the width by approx 20%. Take back limb from previous bad cut to improve health. Take back lateral overhanging branches that could cause future damage to cars parked underneath.
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TP/2026/0430 Decided
Rivendell 35-37 St Michaels Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Sp
1 x Weeping willow to reduce height to approximately 10ft below previous pruning points. Reduce long extending limb over garden area back in line with new canopy framework Willow has become large & close to both house & neighbours property. Reducing frame
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5/2026/1604 Decided
6 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Tf
Garage conversion with new window
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5/2026/1609 Decided
36 Battlefield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Dd
Non Material Amendment - Removal of a chimney stack and a first floor side window, an additional rooflight has been added to the front elevation and the original rooflight positions and arrangement have been altered slightly of planning permission 5/2025/
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5/2026/1607 Decided
5 Flavian Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jx
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of single storey rear extension with tiled lean to roof fitted with 3no. roof lights
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TP/2026/0427 Decided
Launay House Fish Street Redbourn Hertfordshire Al3 7Lp
Mulberry tree that on the one side overhangs the end of the swimming pool. Proposal is to have it cut back overall to previous prune points, then on the right side cut back further on the limited number of branches overhanging the pool (these branches are
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5/2026/1598 Decided
39 Grove Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Ey
Single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration
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5/2026/1601 Decided
87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Double storey side extension and addition of large picture windows and changes to external materials
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5/2026/1600 Decided
40 Foxcroft St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Sp
.Demolition of a side garage and rear store, and rear conservatory. Construction of a side and rear extension and new roof incorporating rooms in the roof, with front dormer and front and rear gables. New external render finish and replacement windows and
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5/2026/1602 Decided
87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension, rear dormer window, internal remodelling and replacement roof to the existing side extension
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TP/2026/0424 Decided
Blenheim Gate 22-24 Upper Marlborough Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Uu
2X (T1, T2) HORNBEAMS T1 FELL DUE TO PROXIMTY TO BUILDING AND UNSUITABLE TREE FOR ITS POTENTIAL SIZE FOR THE LOCATION. T2 FELL DUE TO PROXIMTY TO BUILDING AND UNSUITABLE TREE FOR ITS POTENTIAL SIZE FOR THE LOCATION. A REPLACEMENT HEDGE OF HORNBEAMS RUNNIN
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TP/2026/0426 Decided
2 Anson Close Sandridge Hertfordshire Al4 9En
T9 Lime Crown raise to 3m. Clear basal epicormics to allow inspection of stem. T10 Lime Crown raise to 3m. Clear basal epicormics to allow inspection of stem. T11 Lime Crown raise to 3m. Clear basal epicormics to allow inspection of stem. T12 Lime Crown r
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TP/2026/0425 Decided
12 Tamarix Crescent London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ut
G1 Treeline behind the rear garden of 12 Tamarix Crescent, to carry out a prune of the roots to the fence line that are currently lifting the paving slabs in the garden of number 12. Then to install a barrier to prevent the growth from causing the same is
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5/2026/1595 Decided
23 Osprey Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Lt
The construction of a single storey front porch
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TP/2026/0422 Decided
5 Barncroft Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Qz
T7- Ash to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and width - Historically heavily reduced with large volume of regrowth. Dominates large area of sky in rear garden, suppressing other trees and shrubs. T8-Copper Beech to reduce by approximately 1.5m height
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TP/2026/0423 Decided
Cottage 3 The Bourne Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ps
Group of Hornbeam (x3) to reduce by approximately 1.5m height and width, making sure to cut back beyond neighbouring driveway and to clear the roadway. Cut back to clear bin store by 1m
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TP/2026/0421 Decided
25 Moreton Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Eu
Cherry tree - left hand corner of our front garden. Reduce the crown by 30% and also thin out parts of the tree.
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5/2026/1587 Decided
St Albans Athletics Club Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Dj
Discharge of Conditions 4 (details of soft landscape) and Biodiversity Net Gain condition of planning permission 5/2026/0364 dates 20/05/2026 for Erection of a temporary pavilion
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TP/2026/0414 Decided
38 Oswald Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Aq
T1- Chinese Elm tree to reduce all around by 3-4 metres to old pruning points for maintenance and light.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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5/2026/1089 Granted
25 High Firs Crescent Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Nb
Removal of the existing flat roof and construction of a pitched roof to the front elevation
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5/2026/0989 Granted
Mabel 30 Faircross Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Sd
Construction of single storey garden golf studio
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TP/2026/0369 Granted
Haddon Court Milton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Na
Refer to report for full details of works to the following species Limes, Beech, Horse chestnut, Mongolian lime, Common lime, Hornbeam, Crab apple
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TP/2026/0371 Granted
Childwickbury Stud Stud Lane Childwickbury St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Ja
Large Ash tree which requires cutting down and removing due to severe decay in the base. It is dangerous and poses a risk to life.
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5/2026/1277 Granted
52 Napsbury Avenue London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ls
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - The proposed development comprises building operations associated with the loft conversion of the existing roof space to provide additional habitable accommodation. The works include the construction of a rear dormer
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5/2026/1540 Refused
156 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Rz
Discharge of Condition 3 (details of fixing methodology, including extent of fabric removal) of Listed Building consent 5/2026/0371 dated 15/05/2026 for Listed Building consent - Removal of existing upvc roof window and installation of 5 conservation roof
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5/2026/0534 Granted
1 - 12 Fairhaven Park Street Lane Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Nd
Replacement external balustrading
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5/2026/0535 Granted
73 - 95 Park Street Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Ph
Replacement balustrade
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5/2026/1366 Granted
256 Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Aj
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer & 4 velux to front
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5/2026/1361 Refused
2 Abbey View Everard Close St Albans Hertfordshire
Discharge of Condition 5 (landscaping) of planning permission 5/2025/0619 dated 25/09/2025 for External alterations to existing building comprising new infill wall and fenestration in lower ground floor/undercroft
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,706 decisions from St Albans between 2016 and 2026, part of 3,588 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,169 granted against 318 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,634 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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5/2016/1812 Granted
15 Tudor Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Nw
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Single storey rear and side extension, rear roof dormer and front rooflights
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5/2016/1861 Decided
3 Sovereign Park St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Fj
Single storey rear extension with rooflights
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5/2016/1808 Withdrawn
Aubrey Park Hotel Hemel Hempstead Road Redbourn Hertfordshire Al3 7Af
Non Material Amendment - Alterations to roof materials, door and window system to glazed link, brise soleil, front terrace and the relocation of bin store to planning permission 5/2015/0382 dated 29/07/2015 for the Extension and refurbishment of hotel thr
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5/2016/1806 Refused
221 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Tb
Prior Approval - Demolition of a primarily single storey retail unit with metal trussed roof structure and part two storey section on the frontage at the western end
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5/2016/1870 Granted
60-66 Oakley Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Hj
Discharge of Condition 3 (design of proposed doors) of planning permission 5/2016/0569 dated 12/04/2016 for Replacement windows and doors
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5/2016/1911 Granted
26-32 Oakley Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Hj
Discharge of Condition 3 (design of proposed doors) of Planning Permission 5/2016/0574 dated 12/04/2016 for Replacement windows and doors
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5/2016/1905 Granted
18-24 Oakley Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Hj
Discharge of Condition 3 (design of proposed doors) of Planning Permission 5/2016/0575 dated 12/04/2016 for Replacement windows and doors
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5/2016/1918 Decided
3 Cranford Court Shakespeare Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ny
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with front and rear rooflights
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5/2016/1805 Granted
9-12 Walnut Close Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Tz
Discharge of Condition 3 (design of proposed doors) of Planning Permission 5/2016/0525 dated 12/04/2016 for Replacement windows and doors
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5/2016/1804 Granted
1-4 Walnut Close Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Tz
Discharge of Condition 3 (design of proposed doors) of Planning Permission 5/2016/0619 dated 12/04/2016 for Replacement windows and doors
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 421 38%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 303 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 387 35%
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Applications by ward in St Albans
- Ashley 59
- Batchwood 126
- Bernards Heath 98
- Clarence 156
- Colney Heath 122
- Cunningham 107
- Harpenden East 143
- Harpenden North 85
- Harpenden North & Rural 94
- Harpenden South 189
- Harpenden West 339
- Hill End 85
- London Colney 107
- Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm 119
- Marshalswick North 44
- Marshalswick South 71
- Marshalswick West 49
- Park Street 173
- Redbourn 220
- Sandridge 44
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead 124
- Sopwell 139
- St Peters 325
- St Stephen 190
- Verulam 285
- Wheathampstead 86
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Common questions
How many planning applications does St Albans decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, St Albans decided 1111 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in St Albans?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 71 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many St Albans decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1111 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 38% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 65% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has St Albans decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2706 decisions from St Albans between 2016 and 2026, out of 3,588 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in St Albans?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 280 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on St Albans's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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St Albans: 3,588 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,111 decided, 88% approved, median 71 days to a decision. 1,796 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 2,706 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.