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1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Aa

Refused St Albans 5/2026/0420 Householder

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Proposed erection of single-storey garage and new EV charger to side of property

As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0420

Application record

Reference
5/2026/0420
Type
Householder
Status
Refused
Decision
DC4 Refusal
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Decided
2 Jul 2026
Ward
Redbourn
Parish
St Michael
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL5 2AA

Site history

Applications at this address on the St Albans register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 5/2026/1381 Decided

    1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Aa

    Proposed erection of single-storey garage and new EV charger to side of property

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Mar 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 5 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: DC4 Refusal

  4. 13 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 1 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Aa

    5/2026/1381 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

    Proposed erection of single-storey garage and new EV charger to side of property

    Decided Householder 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 6 Beesonend Cottages Beesonend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Aa

    5/2026/1019 Submitted 22 May 2026 0m away

    Two-storey rear and single-storey rear and side extensions along with internal alterations (following refusal of planning application ref no 5/2025/1787).

    Decided Householder Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 2 Netherfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ag

    5/2021/1370 Submitted 9 May 2021 157m away

    Single storey side extension

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 12 Netherfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ag

    5/2017/1061 Submitted 6 Apr 2017 157m away

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one, six bedroom detached dwelling with habitable loft space (resubmission following refusal of 5/2016/3724)

    Refused New dwelling Demolition 24 docs
    Domestic
  • 5 Burywick Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ad

    5/2026/1235 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 227m away

    Two storey side extension. Front porch. Single storey rear and side extension. Alterations to openings. Alterations to front dormer. Alterations to materials

    Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • 45 The Deerings Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Pf

    5/2026/1133 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 240m away

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to reduce the rear projections from 4.3m to 3.8m and alterations to openings to rear elevation of planning permission 5/2025/2324 dated 15/04/2026 for Single storey rear extensions and internal alterations

    Decided Householder Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic

In St Albans

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    18 May 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/0631 Granted

    28 Wroxham Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Pp

    Proposed two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension, alterations to patio, boundary treatments and landscaping.

    27 Mar 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1265 Granted

    43 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Qp

    Following demolition of store rooms etc, proposed two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey side and rear extensions along with internal and external alterations, new openings and chimney removal

    30 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1152 Granted

    43A Moreton End Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ha

    Addition of flat roof dormers to the first-floor ensuite bathroom on both the front and rear elevations. New utility room added to the rear of the garage space.

    15 Jun 2026 Householder