5/2017/2499

1. 3 Sep 2017

   Received by St Albans

2. 10 Sep 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Oct 2017

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness Approved

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• TP/2026/0176 Decided

  12 Gresford Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ub

  There is a large Turkey Oak tree belonging to 12 Gresford Close that is on the boundary between theirs and my driveway at 11 Gresford Close. It is causing extensive damage to my driveway making it a hazard and the driveway not fit for purpose. I would lik

  13 Apr 2026 154m away Trees
• 5/2026/1063 Decided

  26 Gresford Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ub

  Existing conservatory to be demolished and replaced with proposed single storey rear extension

  1 Jun 2026 154m away Householder
• TP/2026/0320 Decided

  3 Gresford Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ub

  T1 - Walnut - Reduce crown by 33% to maintain size, health and shape of the tree and to allow more light into the front of the house.

  30 Jun 2026 154m away Trees
• 5/2026/1040 Decided

  452 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Xs

  Single storey side and part single, part two storey rear extension, loft conversion with front rooflights, rear dormer window and juliet balcony, alterations to openings and internal reconfiguration. Construction of ancillary rear outbuilding to garden

  27 May 2026 228m away Householder
• 5/2026/0843 Granted

  438 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Xs

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Proposed Larger Home Extension - single storey rear extension to 6.0m deep

  28 Apr 2026 228m away Lawful development
• TP/2026/0147 Granted

  3 Grafton Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ex

  T57 Copper Beech located at the front of the property - 20% lateral reduction and crown thinning. The proposed 20% crown reduction and thinning are required to address the excessive shading of 3 Grafton Close and 5 Grafton

  20 Mar 2026 302m away Trees

• 5/2026/1430 Decided

  42 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Bx

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed works to a Listed Building) - Replace master bathroom suite on 1st floor of property. Modern bathroom to be replaced with new suite, including new shower cubicle. It will use existing water and waste routes , and tiling

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/0901 Granted

  37 Saxon Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Nz

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Timber framed garden room to be built on ground screw foundation. Dimensions 3m x 4.2 & under 2.5m in height. This will be 1.4m distance from boundary to neighbour. This will be situation at the end of the garden

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1399 Decided

  10 Birchwood Way Park Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Sg

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer and 3No. roof lights to front elevation

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1031 Granted

  5 Flamsteadbury Lane Redbourn Hertfordshire Al3 7Dh

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of single storey rear 3m extension, maximum eaves height 3m and maximum ridge height 4m

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1035 Refused

  30 Culver Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ed

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer and two velux to front

  22 May 2026 Lawful development