Planning application
7 Walkers Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Qj
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
Single storey side and rear extension with two roof lights, and flat roof rear dormer to existing main roof
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0491
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0491
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 12 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 13 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden West
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL5 1QJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Mar 2026
Received by St Albans
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13 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
15 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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