4 The Slype Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Ry

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 12 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   St Albans took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with St Albans for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year St Albans decided householder applications in a median of 110 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 14 The Slype Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Ry

  5/2026/1143 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings. Single storey side extensions, front double storey extension, new porch. New rooflights to existing roof. Replacement windows and roof

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 The Slype Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Ry

  5/2026/1362 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear and front extensions, conversion of part garage to sauna. Alterations to openings. Timber cladding. Removal of stack.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 The Slype Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Ry

  5/2017/3317 Submitted 23 Nov 2017 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and outbuilding and erection of two storey front, part single, part two storey rear extension and single storey side extension

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Burton Close Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Lu

  5/2021/1815 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.61m in height x 6.53m in depth and 2.6m in height to the eaves

  Refused Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Burton Close Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Lu

  5/2026/0505 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of conservatory and garage. Replacement of garage with similar sized building to accommodate a bike store and gym. New single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rr

  5/2026/1185 Submitted 19 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Erection of Outbuilding for the purposes incidental to the dwellinghouse

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 5/2026/0517 Granted

  28 White Hedge Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Tt

  Proposed two-storey rear extension, loft conversion, and alterations to the existing front entrance porch

  Received 16 Mar, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Householder
• 5/2026/1055 Granted

  39 Oakwood Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ul

  Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey wraparound extension, loft conversion including a rear dormer and rooflights, and construction of a front porch

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 5/2026/1278 Granted

  39 Foxcroft St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ss

  Proposed C3 residential extension including two storey front and single storey front and side with internal alterations

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 5/2026/1170 Granted

  20 Nimrod Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Xy

  Extension of existing raised rear terrace with privacy screening and associated alterations to rear fenestration

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 5/2026/1338 Granted

  16 Hunters Ride Bricket Wood Hertfordshire Al2 3Lx

  Proposed front porch

  Received 11 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder