Planning application
73 Sopwell Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Rn
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 5/2024/1748 dated 29/01/2025 for Single storey rear extension, replacement and insertion of new rooflights, alterations to openings, new fenestration and the construction of rear garden outb
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/0959
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/0959
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 18 May 2026
- Validated
- 19 May 2026
- Ward
- St Peters
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL1 1RN
Site history
Applications at this address on the St Albans register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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5/2026/0677 Withdrawn
73 Sopwell Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Rn
Non Material Amendment - To amend the fixed frameless frosted glazing on the small shower extension at the ground floor rear elevation to composite cladding fixed to marine plywood of planning permission 5/2024/1748 dated 29/01/2025 for Single storey rear
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 May 2026
Received by St Albans
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19 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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15 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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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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