Planning application
5/2026/0906
3 Drakes Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ag
Proposal
Formation of 1 new self-build dwelling and associated alterations to the existing property
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0906
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2026
Received by St Albans
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11 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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