Planning application
The Limes Burston Manor North Orbital Road Chiswell Green St Albans Al2 2Ds
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Single storey front and rear extensions, removal of existing conservatory, removal of dormer window and alterations to roof to create first floor recessed balcony, insertion of rooflights, alterations to existing openings and alterations to external mater
As published by the council, reference 5/2025/2013
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2025/2013
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: DC4 Refusal
- Received
- 31 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 20 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 1 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Park Street
- Parish
- St Stephen
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL2 2DS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Oct 2025
Received by St Albans
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20 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Apr 2026
Decision issued: DC4 Refusal
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31 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
St Albans refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About householder applications
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.
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