Planning application
8 West Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Rd
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Two storey side, rear and front extension with existing loft removed and built as full two storey. Loft extension with front and rear dormers. New front porch roof
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0217
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0217
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 5 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden East
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Postcode
- AL5 4RD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by St Albans
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17 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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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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