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37 Alzey Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Sx

Awaiting decision St Albans 5/2026/0542 Householder

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

  1. 19 Mar 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 20 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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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What 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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