Planning application
72 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ns
Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Demolition of the existing conservatory and the construction of a replacementsingle-storey orangery extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse.Works include associated foundations, external walls, glazed roof lantern
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0933
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0933
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness - (proposed)
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 13 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden West
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Postcode
- AL5 5NS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by St Albans
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14 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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