159 Colney Heath Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Tn

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 1 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness Approved

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

St Albans granted permission on 8 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 161 Colney Heath Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Tn

  5/2026/1553 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Variation of Condition 3 (materials) to allow changes to the colour of roof tiles and window frames of planning permission 5/2025/1747 dated 23/04/2026 for Single storey rear extension, with extended loft space/ first floor, new dormer to front, removal o

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 107 Colney Heath Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Tn

  5/2026/1219 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Erection of a two storey 66no. bedroom residential care home for older people (Use Class C2) with creation of a new access and closer of an existing access, associated landscaping, parking and ancillary buildings

  Awaiting decision Full applications 85 docs
  Major scheme

• 161 Colney Heath Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Tn

  5/2025/1747 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, with extended loft space/ first floor, new dormer to front, removal of dormer from side, front canopy roof extension & rooflight windows added, alterations to openings and chimney removal

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Boissy Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ue

  5/2016/3040 Submitted 6 Oct 2016 250 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Bunnings Warehouse Alban Park Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Jj

  5/2017/2503 Submitted 3 Sep 2017 350 yards away

  Erection of two canopies and installation of service yard fence, vehicle gates and escape gates

  Withdrawn 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Homebase Alban Park Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Jj

  5/2016/3718 Submitted 12 Dec 2016 350 yards away

  Advertisement consent - Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs and one wall mounted sign replacing original signs

  Decided Advertising 11 docs

• 5/2026/1638 Granted

  1 Castle Rise Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hx

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed loft hip to gable with rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 1 Castle Rise, AL4 8HX

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1622 Granted

  9 Necton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8At

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Dormer to rear elevation to existing bedroom. new window to rear

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1561 Granted

  125 New House Park St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Uh

  Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) - The retrospective development comprises minor external alterations to the rear elevation of the dwellinghouse at 125 New House Park. The applicant seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) under Section 191 of the

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1772 Awaiting decision

  14 Ashley Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Da

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Loft Conversion, Hip to gable, Rear dormer

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 5/2026/1759 Awaiting decision

  2 Grimston Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ep

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single-storey detached timber log cabin with a pent (mono-pitch) roof in the rear garden, for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (domestic storage and hobby workshop). Footprint 9

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development