Units 6 & 7 Batford Mill Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Bz

1. 22 Jan 2025

   Received by St Albans

2. 2 Apr 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

4. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• The Malta Ph 110 Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ah

  5/2026/0948 Submitted 14 May 2026 332m away

  First floor rear extension and associated alterations, including new openings and terraces, to create three self-contained flats

  Decided New dwelling Extension 17 docs

• The Malta Ph 110 Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ah

  5/2016/3851 Submitted 23 Dec 2016 332m away

  Non Material Amendment - Alterations to front canopy, openings and rendering materials to planning permission 5/2015/3391 dated 14/01/2016 for the Change of use of land to Class C3 (dwellings) and erection of two, three bedroom detached dwellings with as

  Refused Amendments 15 docs

• Amble Inn 182 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ul

  5/2026/0660 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 334m away

  New front boundary wall with reconfigured garden space, including movable flower bins, a tiled floor finish, designated disabled access and improved lighting. Removal of the existing internal staircase and provision of a new external staircase for upper f

  Decided 27 docs
  Small domestic

• 91 Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Aj

  5/2017/2524 Submitted 4 Sep 2017 355m away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2017/0474 dated 06/06/2017 for Demolition of existing and replacement with new modular building with associated landscaping

  Granted Conditions Demolition 3 docs

• 23 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Qp

  5/2026/0398 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 357m away

  Two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, alteration to openings and rooflights, replacement windows and doors, new roof awning over front door

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Qp

  5/2026/0584 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 357m away

  Following demolition of store rooms etc, proposed two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey side and rear extensions along with internal and external alterations, new openings and chimney removal

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 5/2026/1389 Decided

  Sheldon House 3 Romans End St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Bn

  Retrospective permission in relation to a change of use of a single dwelling and associated detached garage, from private residential to college administration services associated with existing (adjacent) education establishment

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 5/2026/1358 Decided

  293 High Street London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Eu

  Change of use of a Mixed A1/C3 to Adult Care Home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of 5no. adults

  14 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 5/2026/1349 Decided

  227 Camp Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ne

  Proposed two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing side and rear extension, increase in ridge height, rear dormer extension, construction of front porch and conversion of the property to a C4 HMO for a maximum of 6-persons (retro

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 5/2025/1529 Decided

  69-69A St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Ed

  Construction of a 4/5 storey building with Class E (retail) on the ground floor and 18 flats on the upper floors

  14 Aug 2025 Full applications
• 5/2026/0812 Decided

  60A Sandpit Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Bw

  Change of use of the property from a mixed use comprising a Class C3 dwellinghouse and a Class D1 day nursery to use solely as a Class C3 dwellinghouse

  23 Apr 2026 Full applications