Planning application
15 Sauncey Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qq
Works: Extension Loft or dormer 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
Part single and two storey rear and side extensions with roof lights, new openings and raised rear patio and internal alterations
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0263
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0263
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- DC3 Conditional Permission
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 13 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 7 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden East
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL5 4QQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by St Albans
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13 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Apr 2026
Decision issued: DC3 Conditional Permission
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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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Open the documentsAfter the decision
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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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