88 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jz

1. 8 Jul 2025

   Received by St Albans

2. 5 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: DC4 Refusal

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 136 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jz

  5/2026/0007 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 0m away

  Alterations to front elevation comprising extension of the garage, conversion to living accommodation, removal of the tiled canopy over the front door, and formation of a new dropped kerb.

  Decided Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 139 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jy

  5/2026/1465 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 59m away

  The Proposal comprises single storey rear and side extensions to provide improved family living space and a ground floor WC, with internal reconfiguration to create an accessible bedroom and en-suite. Minor fenestration changes, including an enlarged kitc

  Decided Householder Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 Stanley Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Aa

  5/2026/1196 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 74m away

  Replacement 5 bedroom private dwelling following demolition of existing

  Decided Demolition 26 docs
  Domestic

• 39 Stanley Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Aa

  5/2026/0370 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 74m away

  Rear extension

  Decided Householder Extension 23 docs
  Domestic

• 22 Ragged Hall Lane Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Lf

  5/2026/1498 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 191m away

  Two storey front, side and rear extension with raising of the ridge height and crown roof. Single storey rear extension. Garage conversion. Alterations to openings

  Decided Householder Extension Roofing
  Small domestic

• 7 North Close Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Hb

  5/2026/0537 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 218m away

  Hip to gable roof extension with front rooflights; first floor rear extension; alterations to existing single storey rear extension; alterations to windows and doors, following demolition of existing rear conservatory

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 12 docs
  Small domestic