256 Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Aj

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness Approved

St Albans granted permission on 8 September 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 & 163 Sandridge Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Ah

  5/2017/3576 Submitted 18 Dec 2017 100 yards away

  Single storey front extension to Nos 161 and 163 Sandridge Road

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 114 Lancaster Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Es

  5/2026/1694 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Hip to gable with rear dormer, replacement of front rooflights, replacement of front porch and garage roof with alterations to openings

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 122 Lancaster Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Es

  5/2021/1205 Submitted 22 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Part single, part two storey and part first floor rear extension with lantern rooflights following demolition of existing conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 94 Lancaster Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Es

  5/2016/3517 Submitted 24 Nov 2016 150 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Rear dormer window

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 147 Gurney Court Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Qy

  5/2016/3726 Submitted 15 Dec 2016 150 yards away

  Prior Notification - Single rear extension 3.48m in height x 4.93m in depth with 2.58m height to the eaves

  Refused Prior approval Extension 7 docs

• 18 Beech Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5As

  5/2021/1587 Submitted 25 May 2021 200 yards away

  Advertisement consent - Display of replacement internally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign

  Decided Advertising 7 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