Planning application
37 Alzey Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Sx
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Demolition Small domestic
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Proposal
Proposed single storey rear and two storey side extensions, loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights, change to render and timber cladding, demolition of existing conservatory and garage, remodelling of roof and increase in ridge height and fron
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0542
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0542
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden East
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL5 5SX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Mar 2026
Received by St Albans
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20 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 May 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
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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