Planning application
5/2026/0884
21 Shirley Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Es
Proposal
Creation of two self-contained residential units through internal reconfiguration and extensions to the existing building. The works include a front porch extension, a two-storey side extension, a part two-storey rear extension, and a part single-storey r
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0884
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 May 2026
Received by St Albans
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28 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
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